Chiefs Eye Explosive Running Back Options in Upcoming Draft

With plenty of mock drafts eyeing a potential first-round pick being used on Love, it looks like Kansas City might be looking for some new names.

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love

Love can bring in a new type of energy to the locker room. His ability to break off big runs is something that hasn’t been seen in quite some time. In fact, the longest individual rush last season was from Kareem Hunt with a carry of 33 yards. The Chiefs need more stability in their run game and Love can bring that.

If the offensive front can also build on their mishaps from last season, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy will be able to rebuild the run game one day at a time.

“I’d be close to home,” Love said, “I feel like [Patrick Mahomes] is the best quarterback as of right now. It would be an honor to play with him.”

Penn State RB Nicholas Singleton

If the Chiefs do not decide to use their 9th pick in the draft on a running back, expect them to at least look at other options later in the draft. Singleton has a big upside to a back that could be picked in the mid-to-late rounds. His ability to run with speed and power would make Bieniemy pick him without a second glance.

Singleton, who weighs 220 lbs, can also be a reliable option in pass block situations. His elite burst can bring Kansas City a lot more explosive run plays in the upcoming season.

Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price

It’s not often that there are two running backs from the same college that both have the potential to go first round. For the Chiefs, they will have the option of skipping on Love and taking Price with their early second round pick.

Price makes his runs look effortless. He can weave through the blocks, and his vision is top notch in this upcoming draft. Kansas City needs a guy that can create his own path sometimes in the run game. The cuts he can make allows for him to run with great awareness and no hesitation. Price can be an option for the Chiefs if they decide to wait until the second round.

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