Kansas City Chiefs: Wish list for 2019 NFL Draft
By John McCarty
Trayvon Mullen, Cornerback, Clemson
One of the most polarizing players in the draft that doesn’t play quarterback, Trayvon Mullen is a great combination of size and speed that looks the part getting off the bus, but often fails to make the plays and be the shut down player you would expect.
It can be difficult to find an athlete at a position like cornerback available in the third round. However, if you want a corner that can excel in press man coverage, Mullen can be a player to develop. I would be curious to see how he can develop with the Chiefs, but I certainly wouldn’t take him sooner than round three.
Anthony Nelson, Defensive End, Iowa
Anthony Nelson is a player capable of going almost anywhere in the draft and would be an ideal prospect for the Chiefs at this spot as a solid defensive end prospect. He doesn’t have the burst as a pass rusher, but what he lacks in explosiveness he makes up for with technique, balance and strength.
In a 4-3 defense, he has the versatility to make an impact in defending both the run and the pass. The Chiefs are going to select at least one defensive lineman in this draft, and Nelson would be a great fit as a developmental defensive end to take over Dee Ford‘s spot should the Chiefs decide not to trade him during the offseason.
Damien Harris, Running Back, Alabama
Similar to a Broncos running back during the Mike Shanahan era, Damien Harris is a nice combination of speed, power and size. Not as good as his teammate Joshua Jacobs, Harris provides strong versatility at a position and able to provide some power and between the tackles ability that current running back Damien Williams doesn’t offer.
He can catch the ball, has limited experience lining up as a receiver in the slot and due to sharing carries with quarterback Jalen Hurts and Joshua Jacobs still has fresh legs. I anticipate the Chiefs drafting a running back, earlier more than likely, and Harris would be a name that wouldn’t surprise me. Where the Chiefs target a back will depend on what they accomplished with their first couple of picks.