NFL Mock Draft: 3 first-round mistakes Chiefs can’t afford to make

2. Chiefs can’t afford to take a running back in the NFL Draft

The Chiefs have a need at running back. Isiah Pacheco turned into a surprise workhorse during the Super Bowl run while Clyde Edwards-Helaire made it pretty clear he’s not someone Kansas City can rely on. Meanwhile, veteran Jerrick McKinnon hit free agency. While the team could still bring him back, it’s no guarantee.

So, yes, running back is one of Andy Reid’s draft needs. The last thing he should do is use another first round pick on one.

Edwards-Helaire and Pacheco are shining examples for why it’s best to wait for value on running backs in later rounds. The former, a first rounder, hasn’t lived up to the standing of his selection. The latter, a seventh rounder, has already exceeded Edwards-Helaire’s career high for rushing yards in one season.

It’s not that Edwards-Helaire is a bad running back. He’s been effective, but often injured, in his three seasons with the Chiefs. But effective running backs can be found