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2017 NFL Draft: Kansas City Chiefs Mid-April 7-Round Mock Draft

By Andrew Jones

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to throw the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) attempts to throw the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) runs past Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) runs past Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6, Pick 218: Ar’Darius Stewart, WR – Alabama

Stewart falls all the way to Round 6 despite his skill set. His average size limits his starting ability, or even his chances, to be a consistent target. What Stewart is best at is yards after the catch. On any given play he can break free and get into the end zone.

The Chiefs love to use wide receivers in screens and slants, which could be a good niche for Stewart. He has to compete with guys on the depth chart that have more experience in the system, but his size should be an advantage over similar player De’Anthony Thomas.

Round 7, Pick 245: Greg Pyke, OG – Georgia

Pyke is a popular mock pick for the Chiefs in the late rounds. He has played tackle as well as guard in college so his versatility is good for depth on the offensive line. The size of Pyke could be used to blow big holes up the middle for Spencer Ware. Athleticism is not his strongest trait so the likelihood of being more than third on the depth chart is weak.

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The Chiefs want their offensive linemen to move in space for sweeps and screens. This is something that can be worked on, so Pyke could be a viable option down the line.

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