KC Chiefs Mock Draft Tracker - Pre-Combine Edition #1

by Chris on Jan 28, 2008 8:23 AM CST in 2008 Draft Comment 16 comments

It's that time of year again -- the mock draft tracker is back! For those of you who missed it last year, the mock draft tracker is a way of gaging the pulse of various mock drafts around the web. I use the excellent Hail Redskins and NFL Mocks to find mock drafts.

Basically, once or twice a week, I'll find about ten mock drafts and tally up who each say the Chiefs will draft. I've organized the players and tallies into the table below. I try not to use the same mock draft twice and if I do use the same site twice, I'll remove the previous pick for the Chiefs from our records.

Last year, Dwayne Bowe was the top guy the mock drafts said we should take. Hopefully, the tracker will be that accurate again this year.

Position	Tally	First Round Choice
OT	5	Jake Long (4) Ryan Clady (1)
QB	3	Andre Woodson (1) Matt Ryan (2)
DT	2	Glenn Dorsey (1) Sedrick Ellis (1)

Consensus Draft #5

The Chiefs have a huge need at LT and Jake Long is the best LT prospect in the draft. Probably not as technically sound as Joe Thomas, Jake Long is still a great looking prospect with the potential to be a dominant force for years to come in Kansas City. A great run-blocker, Long could work on his footwork in pass protection to adjust to the speed of the pass-rushers in the NFL.

The Football Expert #5

The Chiefs sorely need help on the offensive line and they are very fortunate to be picking this high. He is their dream choice and helps them rebuild a unit that has not recovered from long time pieces retiring. If Long is off the board it might force them to trade down or reach for defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (USC) who can combine with their other young players on the opposite line. Another option would be defensive end Vernon Gholston (Ohio State) due to the uncertain future of Jared Allen.

Walters Football #5

Matt Ryan is an option here, but Brodie Croyle is young and has looked semi-decent at times, so maybe the Chiefs will hold off on drafting a quarterback and give their young gun-slinger a year to prove himself. With that in mind, Jake Long is a no-brainer. Kansas City cannot afford to surrender 55 sacks against next year. That will change with Long anchoring the Chiefs' offensive front.

NFL Draft Countdown #5

This would be a dream scenario for the Chiefs because Jake Long is the player they would probably take if they had the #1 overall pick. Since Willie Roaf and Will Shields retired the Chiefs offensive line has really gone downhill and what was once a team strength has now become a liability. For a team with a young quarterback that relies on a strong run game that is troubling and it is a big reason why they are selecting this high. Jake Long is probably just a notch below Joe Thomas as a prospect coming out of college but he is better than Levi Brown was and should be an instant starter.

Football's Future #5

Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky -- It is hard to pass on Long, but they may be able to find a tackle in Round Two. A QB like this can only be had at this point, so the QB wins out.

Draft Ace #5

At this point its very difficult to sort out the top three quarterbacks, but its safe to say that the Chiefs will give each one a long, hard look. While I'm not too high on Ryan, he appears to be the consensus number one at this point, and more importantly, fits best in the Chiefs system. If the Chiefs don't rate any QB this highly, they'll gladly trade down.

Fantasy Football Jungle #5

Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College -- What the Chiefs really need are offensive guards and tackles (heck, I remember writing in my mock draft last year that they needed them), but there are none worth taking at this spot so they should go with a new signal caller. I still think Brohm is the better QB but his ability to stay healty is becoming a concern since he was injury riddled in college and missed the Senior Bowl due to an injury. Peterson doesn't seem confident in anybody they currently have at QB and Ryan is too good a player to let slip by. Ryan has a strong arm, is pretty accurate and has that special something that makes other players want to play harder for him. He doesn't have the quickest release and gets flustered when he pressured in the pocket. However, he will be great in the right system and with the Chiefs going in a new direction with their offensive coordinator the system can be flexed to the available talent.

NFL Draft site #5

Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU -- Missing out on Jake Long the Chiefs grab the top defensive tackle in the draft. He will help an improving defense. The Chiefs will focus on offensive lineman in the later rounds.

NFL Draft Dog #5

"Baby Sapp" is a penetrating defensive tackle that is very productive. In 2007 he recorded 8.5 sacks. The Chiefs need help on both lines and Ellis is the best lineman left on their draft boards. Ellis dominated at the Senior Bowl.

NFL Mocks #5

I have had this pick for a while now and think that the Chiefs will take Clady over Baker, Brohm or Woodson. If Ryan is available, then I think the Chiefs will take a long hard look at him.

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The one that sticks out most is Andre Woodson. There is absolutely no way he goes in the top ten.

by Chris on Jan 28, 2008 9:40 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone who actually watches Chiefs games

think we are going to consider drafting a QB?

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 28, 2008 10:05 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ha

I don't think so. Adam Teicher seemed to be hinting that the Chiefs may take Matt Ryan.

by Chris on Jan 28, 2008 10:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would be shocked

I think that Hunt, Peterson, and Edwards all want to evaluate Croyle in 16 games as the starter, with a not-as-sucky offensive line...I am almost certain that our first pick will be an o-lineman,(unless Long is gone and we think we can get a guy in Round 2) and if Croyle still has trouble even with a Jake Long on the line (and some other new faces as well), then we can decide whether or not to draft a QB next year.

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 28, 2008 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

If Croyle isn't the guy, it will show this next season and more than likely the Chiefs will have another high draft pick to use on a QB.

by Chris on Jan 28, 2008 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's right

I believe you guys hit the nail right on the head.

Steven

by Steven on Jan 28, 2008 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No QB in the first round

The Chiefs will NOT take a QB in the first round. It really isn't enough of a need for the team right now to even consider that high of a pick for one. If we do draft Croyle's replacement, it's 2nd or 3rd round.

by jayrodtremonki on Jan 28, 2008 10:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not even that high

I don't think we are looking for Croyle's replacement this season. If we draft a QB, it will be a second day guy who can be the back-up when Huard heads to the old-folks home.

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 28, 2008 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

QBs

I think with Clark Hunt at the helm, the Chiefs are done with the days of the journeyman QBs. They have said they want a young guy in the pipeline at all times.

So with that in mind, if the Chiefs are fortunate and are able to fill their greatest needs early in the draft, I wouldn't be surprised to see them draft another QB in the middle rounds.

I firmly believe that the Chiefs are committed to Croyle at this time and are not looking for his replacment. But if the time comes he does need replaced, they want to do it with another young guy, not a 10 year vet backup.

by DJ on Jan 28, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

After the Senior Bowl

I came away with a few opinions.

Either take Long and try to get Baker in the second round, or trade down for two picks and get either Clady, Baker or Gosder.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is worthy of a second pick.
I'll take Eric Ainge over the others if we can get him in the third or fourth.
I probably need to stick to firefighting since I wasn't called by Carl for my opinion...lol.

by Lanier63 on Jan 28, 2008 1:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The more I see of Cromartie

The more I like him.

The "other" Cromartie isn't too shabby either. He was drafted in the 1st round by the Chargers after he had been out of football for a year. Think he's panned out?

Hopefully we can snag him. Behind QB and offensive line, I think corners that you can put out on an island every once in a while are the next most valuable parts of a football team.

by primetime 07 on Jan 28, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He seems like a Herm kind of guy

a CB from a I-AA school who plays his ass off every down. I think that he will get some serious consideration from Herm, Kuharich, and Carl - my only concern is that if we do grab Long in round 1, and Baker or Barry Richardson (or according to some mock drafts, Cherilus) is still there in Round 2, we may go with another Tackle instead of a corner, and this guy might be gone by Round 3 (but I think Chevis Jackson may be available for our 3rd pick)

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 28, 2008 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs