2017 NFL Draft: Kansas City Chiefs Post-Free Agency 7-Round Mock Draft

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Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

The Kansas City Chiefs were quiet to begin free agency, but can get help they need in the 2017 NFL Draft. A 7-round mock draft for KC.

The Kansas City Chiefs have a total of 10 picks to spend in a very deep draft. The needs they have as far as starters go may not be fully addressed, but the Chiefs have few holes as it is. Outside of the uncertainty at inside linebacker, corner, and quarterback, the Chiefs should have no difficulty making it back to the playoffs.

All three positions could be drafted in the first three rounds. However, Kansas City has shown in the past that they are more interested in taking the best player available rather than forcing a pick. Fans can count on the combination of Andy Reid and John Dorsey to do what is best for the future of the team. This is shown by the quality of the past two drafts alone.

Here we’ll try to find the best players that will be available for the Chiefs in each round with this 7-round mock draft.

Round 1, Pick 27: Dalvin Cook, RB – Florida State

There is a really good chance that a talent like Cook falls this low. The days of early first rounders spent on running backs are (almost entirely) long gone. A class this deep at the position allows teams to address more pressing needs during the first round. Cook is a Jamaal Charles like runner in his size and quickness. He may even match the speed of Charles, so his style will fit the offense nicely.

One team that could nab Cook ahead of the Chiefs is Philadelphia who visited with the young man earlier on Friday. If the Chiefs fail to grab Cook, they can get any number of talented running backs in later rounds.

Round 2, Pick 42: Patrick Mahomes, QB – Texas Tech

(Via Projected Trade with Buffalo Bills)

Most mock drafts don’t predict trades, but I will here simply because the Chiefs have a vacant spot at backup quarterback. The Bills are probably thinking that they need a quarterback as well, but should find Kansas City’s offer of a second- and fifth-rounder ( No. 170) too enticing to pass on. Thus, the Chiefs find their quarterback of the future as long as he doesn’t start right away. A year behind Alex Smith and a talented group of wide receivers ought to bring along Patrick Mahomes well—not to mention Andy Reid’s history of getting the best out of his quarterbacks.

Round 3, Pick 91: Sidney Jones, CB – Washington

Many had Sidney Jones as one of the top picks at his position this year. After a healthy combine, his pro day at Washington happened. Jones went down during one of his drills and was unable to walk off without help. Turns out, he ruptured his achilles tendon. The Chiefs know all about that injury as they’ve dealt with three in the past three years to starters on their defense. It can be a tough injury to come back from, but corner is not a desperate need. They have a solid place holder in Terrance Mitchell, who ended 2016 very well for the team. He would only need to start five to six games and Jones could possibly step in then.

Round 3, Pick 104: Anthony Walker, ILB – Northwestern

Another pick that could be off the board by the time the Chiefs roll around late in the third round. However, Anthony Walker does not read to most scouts like a Day 1 starter, so he could still be there. The Chiefs have their middle linebackers that are “good enough” for a playoff run, but they should replace Derrick Johnson soon. This may be Johnson’s last season and, if Walker can drop some of his weight to be more athletic, he could be a good replacement.

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