Kansas City Chiefs full 2019 NFL mock draft
By Conor Dorney
Edge defenders make the NFL world go round and with the departures of Dee Ford and Justin Houston, Kansas City will certainly be in the market for one or two on draft day.
One player that seems like a fit, and has had a number of different interactions with the team during the draft process is Texas’ Charles Omenihu.
Omenihu has been one of the fastest risers during the draft process and at 6-foot-5, 280 pounds, he has the length and size to turn himself into a productive edge defender at the NFL level. He’s yet to find the consistency needed to beat opposing linemen on a regular basis but with continued development and patience, he could wind up as one of the draft’s biggest round two steals.
The messy Tyreek Hill situation leaves Kansas City likely in the market for a game-breaking wide receiver come draft day.
Luckily for the Chiefs, this class is sneakily deep at the position and presents the team with a number of interesting options if they choose to invest an early pick. One such player is Georgia’s Mecole Hardman, a dynamic speedster with home-run hitting ability.
Hardman turned heads at the NFL Combine with a blazing 4.33 40-yard dash time and that speed shows up on film in spades. Believe it or not, Hardman doesn’t even have much experience at the position (he started his career as a defensive back), so his play during the last two seasons for the Bulldogs could be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his potential.
Perhaps most importantly, Hardman is also an excellent in the return game, something that should immediately become an important hole to fill depending on the status of Hill for next season.