Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft: Updated Day 3 Predictions

There is one day remaining in the 2015 NFL draft. Like every other team in the league, the Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to close things out by finding guys who can contribute this season in beyond. 

In the first round of the draft, the Chiefs added former Washington cornerback Marcus Peters with the 18th overall selection. On Friday, the team addressed some major needs by adding guard/center prospect Mitch Morse of Missouri and wide receiver Chris Conley of Georgia. 

Oregon state defensive back Steven Nelson rounded things out at the 98th overall pick and Kansas City's third-round compensatory pick.

General manager John Dorsey and head coach Andy Reid have had a relatively productive draft to this point, adding a couple of potential starters and strengthening the secondary. However, the team could still stand to add some offensive help and need to find a way to upgrade their 28th-ranked (127.2 yards per game allowed) run defense.

With all of this in mind, let's take a look at what the final four rounds of the 2015 NFL draft just might look like for the Chiefs.

Round 4 (118th Overall)

Tre' Jackson, OG, Florida State

Originally, I had Colorado State guard Ty Sambrailo going to the Chiefs, but he went in the second round (59th overall) to the Denver Broncos.

Florida State product Tre' Jackson is still on the board, however, and would be an excellent fit on the Chiefs' offensive line.

The 6'4", 330-pound Jackson has the size and the strength to compete at the pro level,and possibly even start as a rookie. However he could certainly stand to hone his technique before being thrust into action.

Bleacher Report Lead NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller rated Jackson at his third-best guard and had the following to say:

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Jackson has good balance, good body control and is strong enough to stonewall defenders. He’s experienced and has started for three years in a pro-style offense. Jackson has the body to play left or right guard. He gets out in space well and shows patience when engaging defenders. He has a strong, hard punch and he’ll stand up to defenders and chicken fight for position. He’s able to pull, trap and can close down on defenders in a hurry. He’s a mauler, and he’ll play with toughness for four quarters.

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Pick No. 188 would be a good spot to stop Jackson's slide.

Round 5 (172nd and 173rd Overall)

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No. 172: Wes Saxton, TE, South Alabama

The Chiefs already have a starting tight end in Travis Kelce, but South Alabama product Wes Saxton can provide value for the Chiefs if he makes it through the next round without hearing his name called.

At 6'3" and 248 pounds, Saxton is almost a big receiver, and he can play that role in the Kansas City offense. He ran a 4.65-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine, which suggests he can be a threat in the vertical passing game. However, he produced just 20 receptions for 155 yards this past season.

"You have to go back and watch his 2013 tape. They made changes in 2014 to the offense, and he wasn't the same player. Go watch 2013. That is who he can be in the pros," one NFC scout said of Saxton, per NFL.com. That season, he produced 50 catches and 635 yards.

The Chiefs did add one receiver already in the draft, but can use more weapons on that side of the football.

No. 173: Mike Davis, RB, South Carolina

This spot originally went to Auburn running back Cameron Artis-Payne, but with only eight backs currently off the board, the Chiefs may be able to get better value.

A guy like south Carolina's Mike Davis makes sense, because he bring more upside. There are  issues with Davis, however. 

The 5'9", 217-pound back isn't the most well-conditioned athlete, and he seemed to lose some of his burst toward the end of the 2014 season. If these issues can be fixed, however, the Chiefs can land a legitimate backup.

Round 6 (217th Overall)

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Cody Riggs, CB, Notre Dame

The Chiefs seem perfectly content to stockpile cornerbacks, so the trend can continue in Round 6.

Former Florida and Notre Dame cornerback Cody Riggs is a polished but somewhat limited prospect. At just 5'9" and 185 pounds, he is a bit undersized. Teams in today's NFL are looking for taller corners with better range. 

However, Riggs is a physical defender with good technique and above-average vision. He could become an excellent special teams player, and he also has some experience as a return man (returned 13 punts for 95 yards in 2014).

Round 7 (233rd Overall)

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Ray Drew, DE, Georgia

former Georgia defensive end Ray Drew wasn't a superstar at the collegiate level, but he has shown flashes of ability, especially against the run.

Run defense is where the Chiefs need help, and if they can develop Drew into a rotational end to come in and contribute on running downs, then he will have an opportunity to stick on the roster.

At 6'5 and 284 pounds, Drew has the size to be a difference-maker at the pro level. His issue seems to stem from a lack of desire. This might be a problem that can be resolved with coaching.