The Lazy Big Board: Chiefs Targets at CB

The Lazy Big Board: Chiefs Targets at CB – the Kansas City Chiefs biggest need, by far, comes at the CB position. With relatively limited options in-house and a lack of significant cap space, securing a rookie CB has to be a top priority. Luckily for the Chiefs, this draft has quite a few promising options. While their may only be a few top shelf options, plenty of above average CBs should come out of this draft. K.C. should be well positioned to take one with their first pick, should they choose to do so.

Pick 32: CB, Jeff Gladney

TCU, 5’10” 191 lbs.

If Jeff Gladney is on the board at #32, the Chiefs should sprint to the podium. He’s not the biggest guy, but might be the meanest. Gladney plays smart and super aggressive and is not afraid to get into a WRs space to make them uncomfortable. He’s a freak athlete with fantastic ball skills. He’s coming off a knee injury that he played through all year, which may cause some teams concern, but their loss is the Chiefs gain. This guy would give the Spagnuolo a game ready CB and another alpha in their locker room. Frank Clark, and Tyrann Mathieu, would love Gladney. He can play zone or man, and should be able to play inside or outside. A great versatile piece who should fit perfectly in the Chiefs defense.

Pick 32: CB, AJ Terrell

Clemson, 6’1” 195 lbs.

Should the Chiefs miss out on Jeff Gladney, they might have a shot at Clemson’s AJ Terrell. Terrell doesn’t have the same ball skills as Gladney, but he’s got great size and really thrives in zone coverage. If K.C. is looking for a pure boundary corner, who can quickly digest their coverage looks, Terelle would be a solid option. He’s got good speed and good enough agility. If he can develop his ball skills, he has a chance to be a great CB. Otherwise, he can still provide a solid coverage-sound player on the outside.

Pick 63: CB, Damon Arnette

Ohio State, 6’0” 195 lbs.

Arnette is an average athlete but he’s smart and plays with physicality. The Chiefs play a lot of zone coverage which suits Arnette just fine. He doesn’t come with a ton of upside, but he should be able to be an average starter right away. There’s value in that for the Chiefs.

Pick 96: CB, Noah Igbinoghene

Auburn, 5’10” 198 lbs.

A physical SEC CB who’s a recent convert to the position. His technique is still a work in progress, which is to be expected, but he displays a really good work ethic and aggressiveness. The Chiefs will love his willingness, in run support. Igbinoghene is a really good athlete, with the potential to be an elite CB in the slot, or solid on the outside. He might take some time to reach that potential, but mentally, and physically, he’s a really good fit for the Chiefs.

Pick 138: CB, Cameron Dantzler

Mississippi State, 6’2” 188 lbs.

The track record of rail thin CBs who bomb the 40 yard dash isn’t great. That said, Dantzler has some really good game tape. He has a weird frame and will probably wind up playing even lighter than he weighed in at the combine. Severe size limitations may force him into a role as a dime back, in obvious passing situations, but he can really thrive there. Super competitive, great instincts, and great ball skills. Dantzler is a weird prospect, but teams shouldn’t overlook what he can do. I think he has a path to success with a creative coordinator like Steve Spagnuolo.

Pick 177: CB, Javaris Davis

Auburn, 5’8” 183 lbs.

Davis is small, but he’s lightning fast and very fluid. He plays with adequate aggression and solid instincts. As more teams adopt smaller speed receivers, like Marquis Brown, so it becomes necessary to find new ways of covering them and Javaris Davis has the speed and slipperiness to do just that. Slot CB is a significant need for this team, and they shouldn’t shy away from a smaller guy, like Davis. He played in the SEC for a reason.

Summary: Cornerbacks

Whether Chiefs are looking for starters, or just guys to fill out the depth chart, hitting on at least one CB will be essential. Frankly, they should draft two… if at all possible. Jeff Gladney would be an instant injection of talent to this defense. He absolutely fits the dominant vibe of their leaders and appears to have the necessary intelligence to absorb Spagnuolo’s scheme. Jarvaris Davis has size limitations which should make him available late, but he’s a phenomenal athlete who could provide valuable reps, early in his career. If the Chiefs could walk away with both, I’d be ecstatic.

Ransom Hawthorne — ArrowheadOne

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