2020 NFL Mock Draft: KC Chiefs address offense with early round picks
ROUND 4: PICK 32 (138TH OVERALL)
822. . Defensive Line. Tigers . Jordan Elliott. 138. player
Addressing defense for the first time in this mock draft, the Chiefs go with a local name in the fourth round – Jordan Elliott out of Missouri. Elliott isn’t someone who will probably ever be a starter – at least not early on in his career – but he could still be used as a rotational player and that’s usually what teams expect from their fourth round selections.
He totaled 68 tackles in two years at Mizzou (he spent his freshman season at Texas before transferring) while notching five and a half sacks. While Elliott isn’t someone who can be an every down kind of player, he provides depth and that’d be welcomed on this defense.
The Chiefs re-signed Mike Pennel in free agency, but he’s only on a one-year deal so perhaps Jordan could be someone that fills in for him if he leaves after 2020.
WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
"There is mental and technical growth needed for him to make an impact in the NFL, but his deficiencies are teachable. I don’t expect much from Elliott early in his career, but he has the traits needed to find work as a two-gapping five-technique in a 3-4 front that also provides some interior pass rush ability. -Joe Marino, The Draft Network"
player. 817. . Linebacker. Tigers . Jacob Phillips. 177
The biggest thing that jumps out about Jacob Phillips during his days at LSU is the fact that he had a total of 113 tackles in the 2019 season. The consensus on Phillips seems to be that while he’s a reliable option, he might not have the chops as a starter in the NFL.
The good news, however, is that Phillips does have good reviews when it comes to special teams. Many draft outlets have said that special teams would be a good spot for him and Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network said that it’s because of his “straight line speed and viable tackling habits” as to why he’d be a solid special team contributor.
With the Chiefs’ strong emphasis on special teams, a guy like Jacob Phillips could be a nice addition to have in that unit for the next four or five years.
WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING:
"Phillips is a reliable option but lacks the alpha field demeanor and explosive athleticism teams look for. He has backup talent and should step into a special teams role quickly. -Lance Zierlein, NFL.com"