Day Three Draft

[Lamardirts 2,114]

8 minutes ago, AFCWEST said:

KC does not use enough draft capital for defense. At some point it could end up 2018 again. Lots of scoring and no defense. Looks ok for this season but?

I mean where do we have holes?    Sorensen replacment?  Ben Neimann replacement?  DE opposite Frank Clark?    Three holes.    Could address one of those with this upcoming pick.  Could fix the others after cuts.    JaCoby Stevens still out there which would be a perfect Sorensen substitute.    Ben Niemann might be already fixed with Bolton/Gay.

Kaindoh, Danna, Taco, Frank Clark doesn't impose the most fear but Jarran Reed, Chris Jones, Nnadi, Wharton should.   You are right we need more there but Fisher's injury threw a massive wrench in this offseason and I for one think Veach has hit a grand slam!   Only thing that could have been better would have been signing Trent but even then he's 32/33 so that might have been a blessing in disguise.

[Lamardirts 2,114]

Still 20 some odd picks away but I like 

JaCoby Stevens, James Wiggins, Dylan Moses (yes I know we already drafted Bolton but Moses is a steal this late and Bolton, Moses, Gay would be fun next year)

Tay Gowan, Rachad Wildgoose, Bryce Thompson

Trey Smith, David Moore, Stone Forsythe (crazy how some had him as our first-round pick).  

Seth Williams 

[robgar 1,046]

Semo, here have a beer.

[liquidfriend 1,151]

I think the Chiefs are doing fine.

They got a toolsey edge rusher and some developmental guys at TE and WR.  They have basically hit about all the needs.

[robgar 1,046]

I think we walk away with two potential starters.. 

I think a couple of the other guys will push guys off the roster... we are a better football team today than we where, before the draft started, 

and thats all you can really ask.

[Lamardirts 2,114]

Dang the Eagles snagged the guy I wanted.   

[Lamardirts 2,114]

Shakur Brown for the Nickel?

[KC Warpaint 3,234]

Moses is still available

 

 

 

[Adamixoye 604]

Trey Smith, G, Tennessee

[SEMO 6,811]

Trey Smith.  Great value there.

[AFCWEST 1,238]

Trey Smith OL, TENN

Height: 6-6, Weight: 330

Tremendous value here with an NFL strong blocker who's been on the draft radar for years. Doesn't play to his athletic workout but is a masher in the run game and is a long, wide body with plenty of experience in the SEC. (Chris Trapasso)

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[xen 1,010,220]

Welp that was a steal.  Called this one earlier.

[Iluvhouse24 1,808]

3 minutes ago, xen said:

Welp that was a steal.  Called this one earlier.

These last 2 picks have both been steals. But Smith in the 6th is robbery.

[Lamardirts 2,114]

He could be our starting RG in 2022 and be a darn good one!  

Veach crushed this draft!   His only reach was the 4th round edge who has incredible upside.  

 

[AFCWEST 1,238]

How he fits with the Chiefs: The Chiefs can be confusing about what they like on the interior; last year, they went out and got some big bodies. This year, they acquired two athletic movers to play along the interior. It is hard to tell if they will like Smith, as they have given mixed signals about their type. One thing Smith has that KC has selected in the past is background as a tackle. Smith does an excellent job in pass pro and would be fine in KC there, and Osemele was playing well for the Chiefs last year, and that is someone he compares to well.

[AFCWEST 1,238]

Smith Weaknesses: He does not have the best scheme versatility. Teams that like to play a lot of outside zone will want to stay away from him. He plays with heavy feet, struggles to get to the second level and does not have the required athleticism to play in space. He can play high at times and looks like a big man that struggles with flexibility. Relies too much on his strength, and it will get him in trouble with his technique. Hands can get outside too often, and he will get called for a lot of holds. From a technical standpoint, he has a long way to go. Quicker athletes who can convert speed to power will give him issues at the next level.

[AFCWEST 1,238]

Strengths: Smith is a massive human; he has the power to maul defenders in a phone booth. His heavy hands can knock defenders off balance with a punch, and then he wants to finish you off in the dirt. He can create movement in the run game; once he is locked in, there aren’t many guys that aren’t going to get moved by him. He has some of the best functional strength in this class. Smith plays with a mean streak and has the mentality of a throwback offensive guard. He would excel in a power scheme that allows him to play on the tracks. Smith has strong hands and does an excellent job of absorbing power in pass pro and using his length to lock out defenders, with strong enough hands to keep them in place. Smith knows what his strengths are, and he works his best to make sure he is put in a position to dominate the opponent across from him to physically dominate the opponent across from him.

[jetlord 10,209]

23 minutes ago, xen said:

Welp that was a steal.  Called this one earlier.

Did he drop so far because of a blood clot issue?  Other concern is that he played on the left side in college.  The line need is RG but maybe he can convert with coaching and workouts.  Seems like a steal considering where he was ranked a month or two ago.  

[AFCWEST 1,238]

OVERALL

Smith is one of the most physically gifted linemen in the class and an extremely hard worker, yet he struggles mightily with his footwork, contact balance, and aiming points in the run and passing game, which results in a player caught leaning and on the ground far too often. Smith's special blend of size, natural power, athletic ability and competitive toughness lead to some striking flashes of brilliance, but they are hidden in a bundle of sloppy plays.

Despite the accolades and spectacular start as a true freshman in 2017, the team adding Smith needs to put him with a veteran O-line room and a known developer of talent at OL coach to help him develop his fundamentals and technique so he can build off of them over time. Round 3 is a nice spot to add a player with his talent into a program for the upside alone.

        

GRADE: 7.6/10 (Round 3)

OVERALL RANK: 79/300

POSITION RANK: IOL8

PRO COMPARISON: Louis Vasquez

[xen 1,010,220]

27 minutes ago, jetlord said:

Did he drop so far because of a blood clot issue?  Other concern is that he played on the left side in college.  The line need is RG but maybe he can convert with coaching and workouts.  Seems like a steal considering where he was ranked a month or two ago.  

Yes I think the blood clots scared teams off.

[jetlord 10,209]

20 minutes ago, xen said:

Yes I think the blood clots scared teams off.

IIRC, the issue happened between his freshman and sophomore years and haven't been a problem since.  He has an interesting history and seems like a great guy and team mate.  Hope it works out for him and the Chiefs got a real steal for a future starter coming out of the sixth round. 

[SEMO 6,811]

 

[liquidfriend 1,151]

Man that DB shoulda retired at halftime.

[DefensiveMan 758]

Powell lookin like a pickup. Lookin a bit like AJ Brown. Strong off the ball, runs crisp routes, near same 40 time under 4.5 and same physical traits ie height and weight.

[DefensiveMan 758]

Don't sleep on Antonio Calloway either. Had off the field trouble with the Browns. He has a looot of game. Sleeper FA signing earlier in the year IMO.