2020 NFL Draft: 5 players Chiefs could take in Round 1

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs talks to Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 9: D’Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes during the second half of a game against the Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

2. D’Andre Swift

Running backs who will excel in the Chiefs offense need to be excellent pass catchers. Swift is arguably the best pass catching back in this year’s draft class. That’s why it’s easy to envision a scenario where Kansas City takes him at the bottom of Round 1.

Swift shows an exceptional ability to run quality routes and pluck the ball out of the air from the backfield. That makes up for his lack of explosive speed in the open field. He can churn out yards due to his skill level, but he’s not going to bust a ton of long touchdown runs at the NFL level.

Swift also isn’t well suited to take a bunch of carries in the run game. He can split the work with Damien Williams, but he shouldn’t be a guy who gets 200+ carries in a single season. That lack of durability decreases his value slightly.

Swift can help the Chiefs offense right away, but he doesn’t project to be the Pro Bowl caliber running back he needs to be to justify a spot in the first round. That’s why he’s slightly behind the next player on this list.

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