Kansas City Chiefs: 7-Round 2018 mock draft after first wave of free agency

The Kansas City Chiefs have really struggled to find a consistent pass rush option to play opposite of Justin Houston in recent years. Tamba Hali is a shell of his former self and Dee Ford has never lived up to his first-round pedigree. Tanoh Kpassagnon and Dadi Nicolas both have a lot of upside, but both players are extremely raw and impossible to count on right now.

Simply put, the Chiefs need to find a way to add impact edge rushers to the mix. In this mock draft, it starts with the selection of Duke Ejiofor with their first of two fourth-round picks.

Ejiofor is not a freak athlete on the edge. His bend and initial burst off of the snap leaves plenty to be desired. That being said, Ejiofor is an extremely disciplined player who shows a nice combination of quickness and power on the outside. He is also a crafty rusher who uses his long arms extremely well.

Ejiofor does not have a ton of upside as an outside pass rusher, but he is a rock-solid player who could come in and make an immediate impact. He can create pressure on the quarterback while also being a strong asset against the run game. On top of that, his ability to kick inside and rush the passer from the interior on obvious passing downs is extremely exciting.

Selecting Duke Ejiofor does not solve the Chiefs’ issues at edge rusher, but it is a great step in the right direction.