2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projected First Round After Week 4
By Tyler Brooke
Florida State. DeMarcus Walker. 21. player. 124. . DE
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what position the Kansas City Chiefs should target in the NFL draft after this season. They could try and find another wide receiver, but this year’s class hasn’t exactly blown anyone away outside of Williams.
On defense, the Chiefs could probably try to find a five technique defensive end that could fit in their 3-4 scheme. Although many project DeMarcus Walker as an edge rusher, the Florida State prospect could be a great fit for Kansas City.
Walker has a solid frame a 6’2” and 273 pounds but could potentially add even more muscle to that frame. He does a great job of staying low and using his short, stout frame to maintain his position against the run. Walker can also be a powerful pass rusher, as made evident by his 4.5 sacks against Ole Miss earlier this year.
The upside for Walker is someone like Mike Daniels in Green Bay, but he’s still a developing prospect. With that kind of ceiling, the Chiefs would be happy to grab Walker in the first round.