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Day One Is In the Books

Unsurprisingly, Brett Veach traded up to make a draft pick at #21. The player? Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington. The way the draft unfolded was surprising after pick #12. Veach’s trade to move up was to ensure that the Chiefs obtained a starter-type player on defense. I am not going to give this pick an A-type grade. B+ maybe. I don’t think it surprising that this move was made. Veach traded picks #29, #94, and #121 to make the move. That is a trade with a cost but a benefit via the chosen player. Remaining in round one, Brett Veach still has pick #30.

At this juncture, I am waiting on round one to complete. Pick #30 is very important, and I am mystified about which way it goes. Stand By! When the pick arrived, I was disappointed because the Chiefs chose George Karlaftis. I am not enamored with this pick at all. If anything, Larlaftis was drafted because of Spagnuolo – George is a power Rusher and possesses the size, arm length, and weight that fits the Chief’s profile. On the other hand? Karlaftis may have a great “get-off,” but his game is based on power – straight ahead, bullrush. He is not agile. He does not have quick feet, nor does he have lateral moves. I will grade this as a “C”; I don’t like this draft pick. Enough said is probably too much. Suffice it to say that Pick #30 is a disappointment for me. Prove me wrong, Chiefs!

So Okay? I may be wrong, and the Chief’s coaching staff may be the answer. Old quote: “Never try to teach a pig to sing. It’s difficult to do and annoy’s the pig.”

Complete list of Picks for Round One

1. Jaguars: Travon Walker, EDGE, Georgia

2. Lions: Aidan Hutchinson, EDGE, Michigan

3. Texans: Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU

4. Jets: Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, CB, Cincinnati

5. Giants: Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon

6. Panthers: Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State

7. Giants: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama

8. Falcons: Drake London, WR, USC

9. Seahawks: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi St.

10. Jets: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio St.

11. Saints (from Commanders): Chris Olave, WR, Ohio St.

12. Lions (from Vikings): Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama

13. Eagles (from Texans): Jordan Davis, DT, Georgi

14. Ravens: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame

15. Texans (from Eagles): Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&M

16. Commanders (from Saints): Jahan Dotson, WR, Penn St.

17. Chargers: Zion Johnson, G, Boston College

18. Titans (from Eagles) Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas

19. Saints: Trevor Penning, Northern Iowa, OT

20. Steelers: Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh

21. Chiefs (from Patriots): Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington

22. Packers: Quay Walker, LB, Georgia

23. Bills (from Ravens via Cardinals): Kaiir Elam, CB, Florida

24. Cowboys: Tyler Smith, OT, Tulsa

25. Ravens (from Bills): Tyler Linderbaum, C, Iowa

26. Jets (from Titans): Jermaine Johnson II, EDGE, Florida State

27. Jaguars (from Buccaneers): Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah

28. Packers: Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia

29. Patriots (from Chiefs) Cole Strange, G, Chattanooga

30. Chiefs: George Karlaftis, EDGE, Purdue

31. Bengals: Daxton Hill, S, Michigan

32. Vikings (from Lions): Lewis Cine, S, Georgia

That’s a Wrap for Day One

As for me? I am disappointed. But what do I know?

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David Bell

8 years farming the family farm, 31+ years Software Engineer, Mainframe Software, 12 year 3rd career - Counselor and Director for a Veteran Administration Contract Agency Assisting Veterans in Southwest Missouri. Amateur dabbler as an Author and fan of the Chiefs since the beginning. Go Chiefs!