Kansas City Chiefs: 7-Round 2018 mock draft after first wave of free agency
Alex Cappa. 3. player. 124. . OL. Humboldt State
Most of the Chiefs’ more primary needs are on the defensive side of the ball. Cornerback, safety, defensive line and edge rusher are all probably more obvious holes than anything the Chiefs have on the offensive side of the ball. However, when it comes to offensive needs, the left guard position stands out.
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If the season started today, the Chiefs would start either Bryan Witzmann or Parker Ehinger at left guard. While Witzmann and Ehinger can be acceptable options, they certainly are not long-term solutions for a team that should be extremely competitive in the next few years. In the 2018 NFL Draft, the Chiefs need to find a player who at least provides some potential upside at the left guard position.
Alex Cappa is an interesting offensive tackle prospect who shows quick feet and fantastic overall movement ability. He is a talented pass protector who moves extremely for an offensive lineman.
Cappa is not the biggest offensive lineman, but he shows functional strength at the point of attack. He can explode off the line of scrimmage and drive defenders forward as a run blocker.
I like Cappa as a potential offensive tackle, but his combination of skills may be better suited to play inside. He could be a great swing tackle who may be able to fill in as a part-time starter. However, Cappa has a lot of upside as an interior offensive lineman.
I like him for the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round as a developmental offensive line prospect who could fix their biggest need on the offensive side of the ball.