If we're being honest, it's still way too early for mock drafts to be anything more than a chance to learn the names of some players available in the upcoming draft.
Teams are still adding players in free agency, and rosters, along with the evaluations of all of these prospects, are still very much fluid with many pro days and official visits yet to take place.
That said, the process of learning about players who could potentially join the Kansas City Chiefs is entertaining, and it gives you a chance to take a quick break from work or watching March Madness to check out a few of these players.
For the Chiefs, there's one name that's started popping up recently that's intriguing, and that's USC cornerback Adoree' Jackson. Jackson, along with Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, are the only two players mocked to the Chiefs multiple times this week.
"There are two things teams love – ball production from cornerbacks and return men who can play meaningful snaps on every down," via NFL.com's Draft Profile on Jackson. "[He] fits those criteria. His lack of size and length are concerns, but he has the athleticism to step right in as a slot corner on the next level.
"[Jackson's] combination of coverage and return talent could make him an early impact player."
While the Chiefs have an All-Pro returner in second-year player Tyreek Hill, the opportunity for an expanded role for him on offense could potentially lead to opportunities for others on special teams.
Jackson fits the mold of "the more you can do."
Here's a look at the latest mock draft picks for the Chiefs:
Mock Draft Roundup 8.0: Who will the Chiefs draft at No. 27? | |||||
Analyst |
Company |
Player |
POS |
School |
Link to NFL.com Scouting Reports |
Will Brinson |
CBS Sports |
Adoree' Jackson |
CB |
USC | |
Jared Dubin |
CBS Sports |
Adoree' Jackson |
CB |
USC | |
Todd McShay |
|
Alvin Kamara |
RB |
Tennessee | |
Chad Reuter |
NFL.com |
Christian McCaffrey |
RB |
Stanford |
|
Daniel Jeremiah |
NFL.com |
Dalvin Cook |
RB |
Florida State | |
Charley Casserly |
Deshaun Watson |
QB |
Clemson | ||
Dane Brugler |
Deshaun Watson |
QB |
Clemson | ||
Rob Rang |
|
Mike Williams |
WR |
Clemson | |
Dan Kadar |
Patrick Mahomes II |
QB |
Texas Tech |
| |
Ryan Wilson |
Raekwon McMillan |
ILB |
Ohio State | ||
Bucky Brooks |
NFL.com |
Reuben Foster |
ILB |
Alabama | |
Lance Zierlein |
NFL.com |
Tim Williams |
OLB |
Alabama | |
Pete Prisco |
CBS Sports |
Zach Cunningham |
ILB |
Vanderbilt | |
Mel Kiper |
Zay Jones |
WR |
East Carolina |
No player comparison given |
Here's a link to all of our mock draft roundups:
Past Mock Draft Roundups | ||
Date published |
Version |
Most popular player(s) |
January 27 |
Ohio State LB Raekwon McMillan (2), Jarrad Davis (2) | |
February 3 |
|
Florida LB Jarrad Davis |
February 10 |
Vanderbilt LB Zach Cunningham (2) / Washington S Budda Baker (2) / Florida State RB Dalvin Cook (2) | |
February 17 |
Vanderbilt LB Zach Cunningham (3) | |
February 24 |
Vanerbilt LB Zach Cunningham (4), Temple LB Haason Reddick (3) | |
March 3 |
Clemson WR Mike Williams (2) | |
March 10 |
Vanderbilt LB Zach Cunningham (3), Clemson QB Deshaun Watson (2), Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes II (2), Alabama LB Reuben Foster (2) |