Early Chiefs 7-Round Mock Draft to Address Starter Benchings
2. 63rd overall: Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
One thing we know the Kansas City Chiefs love when it comes to defensive backs is longer, rangy guys who can affect passing lanes in man coverage. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo always has his defense on attack mode, so corners get left on islands frequently.
Having 6-foot-3 cornerbacks is not a necessity, but it's certainly intriguing when these guys combine size and athleticism with fluid movement skills in the defensive backfield.
Porter has had a tremendous year for the Cyclones this year, and is someone whose ability on special teams will also appeal to coordinator Dave Toub.
A sleeper CB worth keeping tabs on: Iowa State CB Darien Porter. Rare length (6024, 33 1/2-inch arms) and speed (10.6 100-meter athlete). Also has 4 career blocked punts.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) November 15, 2024
Won't be shocked if a team rolls the dice top-100. pic.twitter.com/VGiiM0Qmro
3. 69th overall (from Titans): Omarr Norman-Lott, DL, Tennessee
How is a team like the Kansas City Chiefs going to continue to build a dynasty in today's NFL? You've got to be able to get after the quarterback consistently.
The Chiefs have one of the best interior rushers in the NFL in Chris Jones, a veteran who has been at it since 2016. They have struggled off the edge this season but regardless of where the pass rush is coming from, you can never have too many guys. Omarr Norman-Lott has 9.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss since transferring from Arizona State to Tennessee over the last two seasons, and brings tremendous juice from the 3T position as an interior rusher.
This is the pick the Chiefs received in the trade involving cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, whose absence has been absolutely huge this year for Kansas City's defense.