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Kansas City Chiefs 7-round mock draft

By Matt Verderame

Dec 7, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks on during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks on during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Breckyn Hager (44) tackles Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Breckyn Hager (44) tackles Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Longhorns defeat the Bears 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

1st Round – #23 overall

Corey Coleman is perhaps the most explosive wide receiver in the 2016 NFL Draft along with Laquan Treadwell of the Ole Miss Rebels. Coleman does play in the pass-happy offense at the University of Baylor, but 20 touchdowns are still impressive. Coleman also has great speed, and his size is average at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds.

The Chiefs could give Coleman a long, hard look in the first round because the roster is very solid throughout. While some would look at the pick of a first-round receiver as a luxury, it would be filling a key need for Kansas City. Last offseason, general manager John Dorsey signed Jeremy Maclin to a five-year, $55 million contract and the move has paid off handsomely.

However, Maclin needs a running mate. Currently, he has Albert Wilson on the other side of him, who while a deep threat does not have the type of numbers that scare most defensive coordinators. The other plus of taking Coleman here is should he turn into a great receiver, the Chiefs are not paying a premium for the production. Kansas City needs to give Alex Smith as much help as possible, and Coleman would be a very nice addition.

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