NFL Draft Live Blog: Kansas City Chiefs NFL Draft Updates - Day 2
The NFL Draft is finally here, and the Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to add their newest crop of players. Here on Arrowhead Report on SI.com, we'll keep you updated on everything happening in the 2020 NFL Draft.
10:47 PM: The Las Vegas Raiders wrapped up the AFC West's picks with the selection of Clemson linebacker/safety Tanner Muse at the 100th overall pick.
Jordan Foote has been at it all night and here's his take on the Raiders new guy.
Tanner Muse tested well at the combine and projects as a bit of a "tweener" at the next level. He has the size of a safety/linebacker hybrid. He should immediately carve out a productive role on special teams and could find his way onto the field in sub-packages as the season rolls on. Muse's hips aren't fluid enough for him to stick at safety long-term, but he may not fit a traditional 'backer role, either. Scheme and utilization will make or break his NFL career.
10:30 PM: The Denver Broncos select Arkansas defensive tackle McTelvin Agim with the 95th overall pick.
Foote had this to say about Denver's selection:
After focusing on offense early in the draft, the Denver Broncos are now focused on constructing a well-rounded team as they look to be competitive in 2020. McTelvin Agim is a raw prospect and has potential, which makes him an intriguing prospect. His upside as a pass rusher and run-stopper were enough for Denver to pull the trigger at 95 — it remains to be seen how impactful McTelvin will be in 2020.
10:19 PM: The Chiefs are three picks away from their third-round selection. Who do you want Kansas City to take at 96th overall?
10:10 PM: The Raiders trade their pick to New England ahead of the Chiefs pick at 96.
9:44 PM: With the 83rd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select LSU center Lloyd Cushenberry III.
Cushenberry started 28 consecutive games, including all 15 games in 2019, when he was second-team All-American, first-team all-SEC and team captain. Having earned his degree, he played in the Senior Bowl.
Here's Jordan Foote's analysis on the newest Denver draft pick.
Cushenberry is the ninth LSU player to be drafted in the first 83 picks. His strength and fundamentals are respectable, but his lack of athleticism limits his potential. He's strictly a center at this point in his development and will struggle when matched up against quicker assignments. He's a high-floor, low-ceiling player that could become a starter for the Broncos as they attempt to construct the best possible offensive line around Drew Lock.
9:34 PM: The Las Vegas Raiders selected Kentucky wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. and South Carolina wide receiver Bryan Edwards with the 80th and 81st overall picks, respectively, in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Bowden caught 67 passes for 745 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore in 2018. He caught 30 passes for 348 yards and one touchdown as a junior in 2019 before making the switch. The move stunted his growth at the position he’d play in the NFL, but scouts appreciated his selfless approach.
Arrowhead Report's Jordan Foote assessed the utility players value to the division rival,
If there's one thing you can't question about Lynn Bowden Jr., it's his willingness to do whatever is asked of him. He's spent time at several different positions over the past few seasons, helping Kentucky maintain flexibility on offense. His time at quarterback helps him understand how passers think when he's running routes as a running back or receiver. While this versatility is great, it also puts a cap on Bowden's ceiling. He'll help Las Vegas in many unique ways, but he may not excel in one particular area as an NFL player.
With four robust seasons, Edwards recorded 234 receptions for 3,045 yards (13.0 average) and 22 touchdowns to pass Sterling Sharpe and Alshon Jeffrey as the top receiver in school history. As a senior, he had a career-high 71 catches, which he turned into 816 yards (11.5 average) and six scores despite missing the end of the season with a knee injury. He had career-best numbers of 15.4 yards per catch and seven touchdowns as a junior.
Foote broke down the meaning of the Raiders' second pick.
The Raiders aren't messing around when it comes to securing Derek Carr some weapons. South Carolina's Bryan Edwards is the latest player to fit that bill. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 212 pounds, he's a well-built receiver with NFL-ready size. Injury concerns limited his draft stock, which played in Las Vegas' favor. Edwards has immense potential as an outside receiver and if he fine-tunes some things, he could emerge as a threat for the Raiders. It's a low-risk, potentially high-reward choice.
9:22 PM: With the 77th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Iowa cornerback Michael Ojemudia.
Ojemudia was a full-time starter for the first time as a senior, when he earned second-team all-Big Ten with three interceptions and nine additional breakups for 12 passes defended. According to SIS, he allowed a 52 percent catch rate and 51.4 passer rating. He allowed just 8-of-33 on passes 10-plus yards downfield, according to PFF. He also intercepted three passes as a part-time starter as a junior. His 32 1/4-inch arms and fast 40 are weapons. Plus, he missed only three tackles (5 percent). Coaches will appreciate his run defense.
Arrowhead Report's Jordan Foote explained Ojemudia's fit with the Broncos.
After giving second-year quarterback Drew Lock a pair of weapons to work with in rounds one and two, John Elway took Iowa's Michael Ojemudia in the third. A very impressive athlete, he's an aggressive corner with solid size. With that said, Ojemudia is a raw prospect and will require quite a bit of patience on behalf of the Broncos before he's ready to contribute full-time.
9:14 PM: We're 11 picks into the third round and Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun has just come off the board. Sheesh. Didn't think he'd stay for that long. About time.
8:50 PM: It's been a bit since I've updated this. Nothing too surprising has happened. I'll have my reaction to Willie Gay Jr. soon but for right now, this is not nothing.
8:22 PM: Just like that, Kristian Fulton is off of the board. The Tennesee Titans take the LSU cornerback with the 61st pick in the draft. Don't fret Chiefs fans, Bryce Hall is still on the board.
8:17 PM: We're now three picks away from the Chiefs' second pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. Who do you want Kansas City to take? Many good prospects still on the board.
8:14 PM: After being almost certain the Ravens were going to take Kristian Fulton before the Chiefs has the opportunity, they trade their pick to the Patriots. I never thought I'd say this, but thank you New England.
8:07 PM: The Chiefs pick is nearing as we are at pick No. 59 and the mood has certainly shifted on Twitter and our Slack chat.
7:54 PM: Arguably the Chiefs' biggest rival, the Baltimore Ravens, take a running back J.K Dobbins with the 55th pick.
7:48 PM: The Buffalo Bills take AJ Epenesa from Iowa at 54th overall. Jordan Foote in our slack chat said, "good pick, Buffalo," and I agree. Here's Foote's predraft report on the big man.
7:41 PM: Interesting development in the Philadelphia Eagles draft. They've drafted two guys named Jalen.
7:39 PM: A FOOTBALL SHAMS BOMB
7:32 PM: Alabama cornerback Trevon Diggs goes 51st to the Dallas Cowboys and other pair of talented defensive backs come off the board before the Chiefs have their pick of the litter. It all started with Jordan's. Shame him on Twitter. Tell him Tucker sent you.
7:29 PM: The Bears go and screw everything up. Chicago takes Jaylon Johnson 50th overall. Boy, it would have been nice for the Chiefs for him to fall to 63. Here's what Jordan Foote said about Johnson before the draft.
7:12 PM: With the 46th pick in the 2020 Draft the Denver Broncos select Penn State WR K.J. Hamler.
The Broncos add another wide receiver weapon for quarterback Drew Lock after selecting Jerry Jeudy with the 15th overall pick.
Hamler recorded 56 catches for 904 yards and eight touchdowns in 2019 for the Nittany Lions. The 5-foot-9 receiver suffered a torn ACL in his freshman year in State College.
Jordan Foote broke down Denver's selection.
It looks like the Broncos are going all-in on weapons for Drew Lock. Jerry Jeudy gives the team an all-around presence, while Penn State's KJ Hamler can take the top off opposing defenses with his elite speed. The rest of his game needs a bit of work, but you can't teach quickness. He has plenty of it, and Denver continues to build around their young quarterback. With good talent around him, Hamler will have the opportunity to grow while still showcasing his best trait in year one.
The Broncos don't have another pick until the third round at 77th overall.
7:10 PM: Oof. Two top safeties come off the board on back-to-back picks as Antoine Winfield Jr. goes 45th to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
7:07 PM: Another Chiefs prospect comes off the board, LSU safety Grant Delpit goes to the Cleveland Browns with the 44th pick. Guys are coming off the board in positions of need for Kansas City.
7:02 PM: The Chicago Bears take Notre Dame tight end, Cole Kmet, at 43rd overall. The Bears now have 10 tight ends on their roster.
6:50 PM: Chris Ballard just traded up to take a running back. Somebody check on Joshua Brisco. Jonathan Taylor joins the Indianapolis Colts and the AFC.
6:40 PM: Bill Belichick is looking a bit ruff.
6:35 PM: With the selection of Yetur Gross-Matos at 38th overall, I'd like to remind you of my 2020 NFL Draft All-Name team will come out on Sunday. Here's what our Jordan Foote said about Gross-Matos.
6:30 PM: Well, there goes the dream of the Chiefs trading up to get the guy they missed out on last night. Xavier McKinney goes to the New York Giants at 36th overall. The silver lining? He's not in the AFC.
Xavier McKinney's house looked like a shrine to Xavier McKinney.
6:23 PM: The No. 1 rated running back, D'Andre Swift, goes to the Detroit Lions 35th overall. Jordan Foote wrote a report on the newest Lion before the draft.
6:15 PM: The Cincinnati Bengals take Clemson WR Tee Higgins. The second round is underway. Burrow and Hopkins will be a heck of a connection in the Queen City.
6 PM: The draft has officially started. The Bengals are on the clock. Here we go.
5:30 PM: We are 30 minutes away from finding out who the Raiders questionably reach for today. While you wait, why don't you read my reaction to the Chiefs picking Clyde Edwards-Helaire last night?
5 PM: One hour away! Read Jordan Foote's look back at the Edwards-Helaire pick and look ahead to where the Chiefs may go tonight.
4 PM: We're two hours away from start-time for Day 2 of the NFL Draft! Here's some suggested reading on Clyde Edwards-Helaire and some pieces to help you look ahead to today's upcoming action.
- Five potential mid-round targets for the Chiefs
- The Kansas City Chiefs find their first-round guy in LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire
- Rich Get Richer: Kansas City Chiefs' offense benefits drafting running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, but at what cost?
- Arrowhead Report Roundtable: The Kansas City Chiefs draft Clyde Edwards-Helaire
- Jordan Foote's Arrowhead Report mock draft, after a full month of scouting reports
- The Kansas City Chiefs and guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif agree to restructured contract
Plus, here's a quick breakdown on Edwards-Helaire from Jordan Foote:
Edwards-Helaire is a perfect fit in the Chiefs' offense and should make both Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes' lives a lot easier. His ability to do it all as a runner and a receiving threat out of the backfield is great. With that said, his poor combine performance may have allowed him to be available in the second round. The pick is a great fit, but considering the team's other needs, it may not have been the best use of the No. 32 pick.
For more information on Clyde Edwards-Helaire and what to expect in tonight's NFL Draft action, check out everything we have to offer here on Arrowhead Report.
