I came into this draft with KC's baseline selections (1-32, 2-64, 3-95, 4-131, 5-167, 5-173, 6-208, and 7-252).
Since I decided I'm keeping Sneed and do not have selection 221, I'm executing my own trade in the draft.
I'm going to trade up with Buffalo as follows:
1-32, 2-64, 5-173
184 + 80 + 9 = 273*0.85 = 232.05
for
1-28, 5-144, 5-160
209 + 13 + 10 = 232
The overall theme here is to inject talent into my depleted weaponry on offense, especially at WR.
1-028:
WR Xavier Worthy, Texas (KC 1-28)
I loved this pick by KC and their draft overall. Worthy is a speed merchant that will inject a homerun hitter into my lineup that it has been severely lacking. I'm banking on premier ability here and I hope it pays off because the allure of going all-in on Brian Thomas is strong.
3-095:
WR Troy Franklin, Oregon (DEN 4-102)
Franklin's inexplicable fall I feel is to my benefit here as I had a 1st round grade on him. Franklin adds more speed and is a guy who can uncover at all levels. He's walking into a situation where he can see a lot of targets early on.
4-131:
TE Jared Wiley, TCU (KC 4-131)
Wiley was my top TE want in this draft. I like his seam-stretching ability and his large frame as a red-zone target. Once he learns to work the intermediate level well and find soft spots in zones, I think he's going to be really good.
5-144:
OC Hunter Nourzad, Penn State (KC 5-159)
I feel as though I'm repeating the Chiefs' draft but I loved it, the players, and the positional values fit my needs as well. Nourzad gives me some versatility on the interior. With Bozeman being atrocious this past season, I really need a new reserve there.
5-160:
RB Rasheen Ali, Marshall (BAL 5-165)
Ali might not get a chance for too many early reps but injuries are always a possibility. I think he's a really nice fit as a dual-threat back with starter traits. I like him more than Tracy and age is a factor here as well. I'm taking a shot here at improving my reserve situation.
5-167:
WR Malik Washington, Virginia (MIA 5-184)
Washington could end up an instant starter in the slot, which would really help offset the pending loss of Boyd in the next year or two. I like his speed and ability to get open underneath.
6-208:
OG Christian Mahogany, Boston College (DET 6-210)
I'm always looking to bolster the trenches to a fault. Mahogany is a depth play here for the future as he'll likely sit and learn for a year and improve his body and pass-blocking range. He has the physicality and temperament you want from a potential starter on the interior.
7-252:
ER Jaylen Harrell, Michigan (TEN 7-252)
I'm taking a major stab at an edge here this late but I like Harrell's makeup as a fluid speed rusher at 3-4 OLB and I think he'll get the opportunity for snaps in sub packages early on in his career.
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