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4 First-Round Tackles the Chiefs Can Draft Following Latest Rumors

The Chiefs are favored to select an offensive lineman with their first selection in the 2024 NFL Draft
The Chiefs are favored to select an offensive lineman with their first selection in the 2024 NFL Draft / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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2. Amarius Mims - Georgia

Amarius Mims is who Peter Schrager mocked to the Chiefs, though it required Kansas City to send its second and fourth-round picks to the Los Angeles Rams to move up to No. 19. Similar to Guyton, Mims is one of the biggest players in this draft at 6'8" and plays right tackle primarily, but he's got unlimited potential and could theoretically move to the left side if necessary.

Injuries limited Mims' playing time over the last few seasons and he'll require some patience as he develops. Nonetheless, few players can match Mims' potential and sheer physical traits. He's one of the best pass blockers in the class with run-blocking chops as well, making him an ideal fit for Kansas City.

Even dating back to high school, Mims has looked like a man among boys whenever he plays. He's in the 100th percentile in arm length, notoriously one of the most important traits for offensive linemen on an Andy Reid-coached team, and should bully pass rushers even at the professional level.

Personally, I don't ever like taking shots on goal away from Brett Veach. I'm accordingly hesitant to trade away Day Two draft picks to move up in the first round, but Mims is the kind of prospect who could make me change my tune.