KC Chiefs: Don’t overreact to dumpster fire performance from offensive line
By John McCarty
The KC Chiefs will likely use multiple draft picks to find a developmental offensive lineman.
Do I think the Chiefs will use their first pick on an offensive lineman? No, I don’t.
Wide receiver needs help, the linebacking position is a dumpster fire and a top-shelf cornerback could be valuable if on the board. The draft will see a massive overdraft of offensive linemen in the early rounds of the 2021 draft and KC can’t fall into that trap.
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The Chiefs love to find college left tackles they can move around the line. I’m a big fan of Alaric Jackson from Iowa, who I don’t think will play on the left side in the pros but may be able to play any of the interior positions.
- East Carolina tackle D’Anta Smith is the type of tackle the Chiefs like, as he’s light but athletic and long-armed. He could be a starter in a year or two.
- Oklahoma State product Teven Jenkins has started on both sides of the line for the Cowboys and while he likely will never be a star, could be the type of player that plays for a long time in the NFL.
These are just a few examples of some offensive linemen the Chiefs could be a good fit for in 2021 and beyond.