Four NFL Draft Prospects Chiefs Should Prioritize

The best linebacker in the draft—the best I've ever evaluated in the nine drafts I have analyzed. Styles didn't miss a single tackle last season until the quarterfinal against Miami when he missed two, showcasing rare instincts, technique, and discipline for a player who hadn't played linebacker his entire career. Styles is likely a Top-10 selection as the best linebacker prospect since Luke Kuechly.

If Styles were to ever fall to Kansas City, it would be a similar situation to when the Panthers drafted Luke Kuechly in 2012: not a big need, but it makes the linebacker room better and the defense a totally different unit with him on the field. Styles was easily one of my favorite watches this pre-draft process, and should be the choice if available at No. 9.

Rueben Bain Jr., edge rusher, Miami Hurricanes

I don't care if Bain has short arms for a pass rusher; his tape is excellent, and it showcases a player who doesn't show many to any issues against the run or pass because of his below-average arm length for the position.

Bain corners, as well as any defensive front player in the draft, provide an ample set of rush moves and counters, are incredibly disruptive from multiple alignments, and would instantly make a team's pass rush better. He is exactly what the Chiefs need at edge rusher opposite of George Karlaftis.

Treydan Stukes, defensive back, Arizona Wildcats

Stukes is an older prospect with an injury history, though it doesn't change the fact that he could be a game-changer on the backend for the Chiefs' defense, whether at nickel or split-safety. Had awesome game film, showcasing incredible football intelligence that matched its closing speed to the football, whether in the air or on the ground.

While the Chiefs did sign Kader Kohou to be the potential starting nickel, Stukes would be a fun chess piece at nickel for Steve Spagnuolo to navigate with.

Antonio Williams, wide receiver, Clemson Tigers

Williams is one of my favorite wide receiver prospects in the draft. He isn't a big pass-catcher, but where he wins is what matters most if the Chiefs were to select Williams in Day Two of the draft. The former Clemson standout brings qualities the Chiefs lack at wide receiver: trustworthiness at the catch point, ample route-running ability, and release variance to play inside and out that would give Patrick Mahomes a reliable target in the passing game who can still create after the catch.