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The OFFICIAL Arrowhead Pride Weekly Mock Draft Post, 3/23-3/30

Welcome to yet another edition of the Arrowhead Pride Mock Draft Post. Draft Day is just over a month away, so it's a good time to start keeping up with the fast and furious world of mocking the draft.

The usual lines from Stags:

Ideally, instead of a bunch of FanPosts, FanShots and Comments where readers post their personal mocks... we put them all here in one place.

Those who hate Mock Drafts... can avoid this post.

Those who love them... have one place to compare and discuss everyone's opinions.

I'd appreciate someone each week volunteering to post an updated version of this post through draft day.

I'd also appreciate everyone giving these posts a "rec", so they stay front and center on the list of FanPosts.

Moderators can use this thread to cut/paste any fanshots/fanposts that are better suited here than in the other sections.

Quick reminder: the Chiefs have traded away their fifth round selection for OG Ben Grubbs, and are expected to receive 4 compensatory picks somewhere between rounds 3 and 7.

Anyway, let's jump right in!

Round 1, Pick 18: Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest

Johnson has coverage skills that make a jaw drop, and has good quickness and speed to keep up with faster receivers. His hips turn easily, and he tracks the ball well in the air, high-pointing the ball well. Isn't a huge presence, but does an adequate job tackling.

Round 2, Pick 19: Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State

Smith is a legitimate deep threat for the Chiefs, averaging a ridiculous 27.2 yards per reception in 2014. His speed is blinding, and he can outstrip all but the speediest cornerbacks, however he is mostly unproven in route-running and has a few focus drops to his name. Can develop into a No 1 WR if given the patience and coaching/

Round 3, Pick 16: Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor

As I said in my QB draft class analysis, Petty is a mixed bag. His results were generally good as a starter, but a common talking point is that he will need 1-2 years of benchwarming before ready to start as an NFL QB. Most teams looking for a starter will likely look at the more pro-ready Brett Hundley or Garrett Grayson before they look at Petty, and as the Chiefs are stuck with Alex Smith for at least another year, Petty seems like a logical choice to replace Tyler Bray on the roster and groom as our QB of the Future.

Round 3, Pick 35 (comp): Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M

Ogbuehi was considered a first-round talent before his ACL tear ended his season prematurely, and injury concerns will play a big factor in how NFL clubs see him as a prospect. However, Ogbuehi has talent in both run-blocking and pass protection, with good size and mobility. A guy who will challenge for (and likely win) right tackle as long as his rehabilitation goes well.

Round 4, Pick 17: Ben Heeney, ILB, Kansas

I'm going to continue campaigning for Heeney until his name is called by Goodell. Heeney is a tireless worker, a tackling machine (averaging 7.3 per game in 2014, leading the NCAA) and, while not the most naturally-gifted player, uses his mind and functional speed to put himself in excellent positions.

Round 5, Pick 35 (comp): Blake Bell, TE, Oklahoma

Bell is raw, having spent most of his college career as a QB, but has the natural athleticism and size to turn into a powerful mismatch. With good coaching, Bell will turn into a demon on the field and a dangerous complement to Angry Travis.

Round 5, Pick 36 (comp): Jordan Richards, SS, Stanford

Richards is a leader and plays with a passion for the game that is rarely matched. Tough, and plays the run effectively, dropping into coverage easily. His lack of top-end speed drops him in the draft, but should be a contributor at SS and an effective backup to, and insurance for, the injury-prone Tyvon Branch and NFI List'd Eric Berry.

Round 6, Pick 18: Dres Anderson, WR, Utah

A hard worker and a big body, Anderson isn't the strongest prospect but uses what he has well, taking long strides and plucking the ball out of the air away from his body. Has the intangibles, the NFL bloodline, and the work ethic to be coached up into a scary threat out wide.

Round 7, Pick 19: Deon Simon, DT, Northwestern State

A rough prospect that needs coaching, but behind a superstar like Dontari Poe could learn to overcome some of his current flaws. As he is, however, he's a run-stopping madman and uses his big, wide frame well.

Round 7, Pick 34 (comp): Shane McDermott, C, Miami (Fla.)

McDermott is a center, and only a center; his lateral ability is not the best, and struggles a bit with strength at times. His technique is solid and has a highly-aggressive playstyle, giving a tremendous effort until the whistle is blown and beyond. With time in the weight room and "live fire" experience, could grow into a decent center.

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