Kansas City Chiefs spend all but one pick on defense in mock draft

The Chiefs need to address the depth at their linebacker position. With so much nickel and dime being played, a lot of depth really isn’t needed, but – simply put – the Chiefs can’t afford to go into the season with the possibility of Ben Niemann as a major contributor.

Enter Troy Dye from Oregon, a versatile defender from the University of Oregon.

Rangy and athletic, Dye doesn’t fit the perceived biggest linebacker need – a coverage linebacker. I don’t know what a coverage linebacker is, maybe it’s known as a strong safety? Either way, Darron Lee last year didn’t work out and 2018 draft pick Dorian O’Daniel hasn’t yet either. That being said, Dye is an athletic player that can do a bit of everything.

At this point in the draft, the Chiefs have addressed all levels of the defense; Depth has been added along the defensive interior, at corner and linebacker. Dye could replace Anthony Hitchens or Damien Wilson next season and could find a role as a rookie.

At a minimum, Dye is instinctive and might be a contributor on special teams.

The Chiefs had nice production last season from sixth round pick Rashad Fenton and brought Antonio Hamilton in as a free agent as depth and special teams. In a league that’s passing more than it ever has and continues to pass more and more, you can never have enough corners.

In that spirit, enter Tulsa cornerback Reggie Robinson.

With good size for the position and a solid athlete, Robinson is a raw, athletic prospect that likely is a year away from being truly able to help as a corner. With the size and the athleticism, there is something there to work with.

Smaller school prospects are likely to slide a bit this year due to the lack of pro days and official visits, so could a player like Robinson be on the board for the Chiefs here?

In this scenario, the Chiefs have added two corners with good size and length for the position, both standing over six feet tall. Robinson provides the organization with a nice, athletic corner to work and develop as well as competition for playing time for every corner on the roster.

Like I said, can never have enough corners.