Kansas City Chiefs Divided on First-Round Pick as Mock Drafts Differ
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In the latest round of mock drafts from CBS Sports, writers Will Brinson and Chris Trapasso couldn't agree on who the Kansas City Chiefs should select with their first-round pick. Brinson projected wide receiver Malachi Corley from Western Kentucky, while Trapasso believed the Chiefs should focus on their offensive line by selecting offensive tackle Jordan Morgan from Arizona.
Brinson defended his choice, stating that picking a wide receiver would be no surprise to Chiefs fans and would make perfect sense for the team. However, Trapasso argued that the Chiefs' urgent need for an offensive tackle should be the priority. He praised Morgan's ability to play both tackle and guard positions and emphasized his balanced and powerful style of play.
Interestingly, Brinson's selection of Corley raised eyebrows due to his low ranking in CBS Sports' prospect rankings. Corley was ranked 15th among wide receivers and 67th overall, while other higher-ranked wide receivers such as Ladd McConkey from Georgia, Javon Baker from UCF, Troy Franklin from Oregon, and Keon Coleman from Florida State were still available at the 32nd pick.
It's worth noting, however, that Brinson might have insider knowledge about Corley's potential that others do not. A film review by Nate Christensen from CBS Sports suggested that Corley, along with Malik Nabers from LSU, was one of the best "yards after catch" wide receivers in this draft class. The idea of seeing Corley in the Kansas City offense might have influenced Brinson's decision.
Despite the debates surrounding Corley's value at the 32nd pick, it's argued that the Chiefs could have easily acquired him later in the draft, possibly at the 64th pick. Furthermore, available offensive tackle options like Kingsley Suamataia from BYU were still up for grabs at the 32nd pick, which supports Trapasso's reasoning.
This disagreement between Brinson and Trapasso marks their ninth round of mock drafts for the Chiefs this offseason. Their previous mocks saw the selection of wide receivers, but their thinking changed after the Chiefs acquired Hollywood Brown. Since then, they have consistently chosen offensive tackles for Kansas City, with Trapasso even selecting Morgan in his April 11 projection.
As the Chiefs prepare for the upcoming NFL draft, it remains uncertain which direction they will go with their first-round pick. The difference of opinion between Brinson and Trapasso reflects the ongoing debate within the Kansas City fanbase about the team's needs and priorities. Only time will tell which path the Chiefs ultimately choose to pursue on draft day.