5 players Kansas City Chiefs should draft in the first round

5 players Chiefs should draft in the first round

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Wyatt Davis #52 of the Ohio State Buckeyes battles with Jordan Glasgow #29 of the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter of the game at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State defeated Michigan 56-27. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

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ANN ARBOR, MI – SEPTEMBER 07: Offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield #73 of the Michigan Wolverines off the line against linebacker Cole Christiansen #54 of the Army Black Knights during the second half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /

2. Jalen Mayfield

Mayfield splits opinion in the NFL scouting community because of concerns over whether or not he can hold up at tackle. That’s where he played the majority of his snaps at Michigan, but it’s entirely possible he needs to kick inside at guard to maximize his potential at the pro level.

Again, the Chiefs are a team that needs help in both spots. Concerns over where Mayfield might line up shouldn’t concern them at No. 31. Mayfield’s excellent combination of size, speed, and power should help him flourish if he lands in Kansas City.

At the very least, the Chiefs would be wise to give him a chance to start his NFL career at right tackle. There’s nothing about his athletic profile that suggests he can’t handle that responsibility. His lack of reps at Michigan might mean he needs a season to really handle the rigors of NFL competition, but his upside is worth exercising that kind of patience.

Mayfield likely won’t be ready to help the Chiefs Week 1, but he could be a high-quality starter by the time the postseason rolls around. That’s really all that should matter for Kansas City given where they are as a franchise.

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