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2015 NFL Draft: Kansas City Chiefs Seven-Round Mock Draft, Early-April Edition

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2015 NFL Draft: Kansas City Chiefs Seven-Round Mock Draft, Early-April Edition

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The Kansas City Chiefs had a rather mediocre season in 2014 and have been forced to part ways with several key players this offseason. If the Chiefs are going to get back to the playoffs in 2015, they’re going to have to hit it out of the park in this year’s draft, when they’ll have 10 picks, including four in the top 100. Here is a mock of what Kansas City may do in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Round, 1 No. 18 Overall - Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford

Andrus Peat Stanford
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Round, 1 No. 18 Overall - Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford

Andrus Peat Stanford
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Eric Fisher hasn't quite worked out as expected as the No. 1 overall pick a couple of years ago, so the Chiefs have to do something to improve their offensive line. Peat is one of several offensive linemen likely to go in the first round, possessing the length and athleticism to play left tackle in the NFL. This could allow Kansas City to shift Fisher to right tackle, where he may be more comfortable.

Round 2, No. 49 Overall - Stephone Anthony, LB, Clemson

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Round 2, No. 49 Overall - Stephone Anthony, LB, Clemson

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The Chiefs need someone they can pair with Derrick Johnson at inside linebacker, and Anthony should be a good fit. He has the size and physicality to play in the box, in addition to being a sure tackler. Anthony is great at diagnosing plays and will make a great addition to Kansas City's corps of linebackers, which should be one of the best in the NFL this season.

Round 3, No. 80 Overall - Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan

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Round 3, No. 80 Overall - Devin Funchess, WR, Michigan

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Dwayne Bowe is gone in Kansas City, but drafting Funchess can give the Chiefs the kind of size they need to complement some of their smaller, faster wideouts, including the newly acquired Jeremy Maclin. Speed is not an asset that Funchess possesses, but he has the size, athleticism, long arms and leaping ability that have drawn comparisons to Kelvin Benjamin. Even if he's not at that level, Funchess can at least be a quality red zone target.

Round 3, No. 98 Overall - B.J. Finney, C, Kansas State

B.J. Finney Kansas State
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Round 3, No. 98 Overall - B.J. Finney, C, Kansas State

B.J. Finney Kansas State
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An upgrade at center is likely in Kansas City's future, and Finney is as solid as they come in this year's draft class. He won't wow anyone athletically, but he's mechanically sound and moves well enough to handle the position. The intangibles are what stand out about Finney; he's intelligent, a great leader and there are no questions about his durability or experience with 52 straight collegiate starts under his belt.

Round 4, No. 118 Overall - Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon

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Round 4, No. 118 Overall - Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon

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Adding depth at cornerback won't hurt the Chiefs, and taking Ekpre-Olomu on Day 3 is a potential steal for Kansas City. A knee injury in December has hurt his stock, but at full health he's a Day 2 caliber pick. Despite lacking ideal size, Ekpre-Olomu has the athleticism and skill set needed of an NFL cornerback, allowing him to fit a variety of schemes. If nothing else, he should be a solid nickel back who can keep up with quick receivers.

Round 5, No. 172 Overall - Josh Harper, WR, Fresno State

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Round 5, No. 172 Overall - Josh Harper, WR, Fresno State

Josh Harper Fresno State
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Taking a second wide receiver in this draft may be wise for the Chiefs, who need to add more playmakers offensively. Harper is a little lean, but he does have the speed to stretch the field vertically. Even if that's not a strength of Alex Smith, it helps to have a receiver who can go deep to keep defenses on their toes. He won't be a star, but Harper has the skills to be a reliable complementary receiver in the NFL.

Round 5, No. 173 Overall - Gerod Holliman, S, Louisville

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Round 5, No. 173 Overall - Gerod Holliman, S, Louisville

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Holliman was a turnover machine for Louisville last year, intercepting 14 passes. However, his stock isn't that high, as he doesn't necessarily have an NFL frame and his tackling can be questionable at times. That being said, Kansas City doesn't have a lot of great candidates to fill the void left by Eric Berry at safety, so adding Holliman to the mix at this stage in the draft can't hurt.

Round 6, No. 192 Overall - Hayes Pullard, LB, USC

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Round 6, No. 192 Overall - Hayes Pullard, LB, USC

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Adding depth at the inside linebacker position would be wise for the Chiefs, and while Pullard may not fit the bill physically, he had a productive college career and was a two-time captain. He plays more physical than he looks and is a sure tackler. Even as a sixth-round pick, he should be comparable to some of the backups Kansas City had at inside linebacker last year.

Round 6, No. 217 Overall - Kyle Emanuel, LB, North Dakota State

Kyle Emanuel North Dakota State
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Round 6, No. 217 Overall - Kyle Emanuel, LB, North Dakota State

Kyle Emanuel North Dakota State
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The Chiefs will keep building up linebacker depth with Emanuel in the sixth round. He played at a lower level in college, but he was a productive player who did stand out whenever North Dakota State faced, and usually beat, a power conference team. He should be able to find a role in the NFL.

Round 7, No. 233 Overall - Adam Shead, OG, Oklahoma

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Round 7, No. 233 Overall - Adam Shead, OG, Oklahoma

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It's hard to go wrong adding offensive line depth in the late rounds, especially with a player of Shead's size. His offense in college will make for a steep learning curve in the NFL, but he was a four-year starter and has NFL size that he carries well. He also has intelligence and brings a winning attitude to the field, giving him the intangibles to have a role in the NFL.

Bryan Zarpentine is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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