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Kansas City Chiefs: 7-Round 2019 mock draft after AFC Championship loss

By Cody Williams

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /
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NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 01: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners cuts in front of defensive tackle Steven Leggett #56 of the Florida Atlantic Owls at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 01: Running back Rodney Anderson #24 of the Oklahoma Sooners cuts in front of defensive tackle Steven Leggett #56 of the Florida Atlantic Owls at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

Round 3, Pick 28: Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma

If Rodney Anderson didn’t have a torrid injury history, the Oklahoma product could be the top running back in the 2019 NFL Draft class. However, with a broken leg in 2015, a neck injury in 2016 and an ACL tear in 2018, Anderson’s durability is no doubt a concern. When healthy, however, he’s an absolute dynamic force that appears perfect for the modern NFL, especially with the way that Chiefs use running backs.

When healthy in 2017, Anderson rushed for 1,161 yards and 13 touchdowns while also notching 281 receiving yards and five more scores. He’s explosive in the open field, displaying tremendous quickness, footwork and balance when he has the ball in his hands. Though Damien Williams and Spencer Ware filled in for Kareem Hunt well, Anderson would give the Chiefs a true weapon at the position to build with for the future.

Round 5, Pick 29: Nate Davis, OG, UNC-Charlotte

The interior of the Chiefs offensive line performed well this season with Cam Erving and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (M.D.) manning the starting guard spots when healthy. However, when there were injuries, it was clear that Kansas City needs to add depth to that position moving forward. Nate Davis might not be a top-tier offensive line prospect, but he’d be a great addition for depth at the position.

Playing all over the line at UNC Charlotte, Davis showed that he’s a great athlete and mover for a guy his size, able to succeed in space and have the power to show up inside. While he does have some inconsistencies in regards to his technique and his footwork that need to be addressed, the upside for him is obvious and he could develop into an eventual starter for the Chiefs.

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