X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

32 for 32: NFL Draft Predictions for the Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes - Fantasy Football Rankings, DFS Lineup Picks, NFL Injury News

The Chiefs offense was not the juggernaut last season that we saw in 2018, but the team capped off the year with a Super Bowl title. Will we get a championship hangover from the team or will we see closer to the highly productive fantasy scoring team from the year prior in 2020? Will the NFL Draft also welcome in talent to further this team's potential? Let's find out in our latest edition of the NFL Draft 32 for 32 series.

The focus of this series is to dive into each NFL team's needs to project their draft picks in this year's draft, which will go on as planned in late April. I will predict the first three selections and give fantasy football owners perspective on how this affects fantasy value. Whether it be a positional player or players on the defensive side of the ball, all selections made can help in some way when it comes to fantasy scoring.

As we have seen in recent memory, some rookies can enter this league and make an immediate impact. Based on the appropriate landing spot, this year's crop of prospects has the potential to create some very fantasy-friendly situations. When you're done here, look back on our previous installments by checking the links at the bottom of this page.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

2019 Review

The Chiefs came away with a Super Bowl victory in 2019 after a strong late-season surge. But after the magical season put forth in 2018, Patrick Mahomes saw a statistical regression last season. Sure, he got caught by the injury bug and missed two games, but the QB7 finish is not what fantasy owners were thinking they'd get from the high draft pick. His 28 total TD were almost half from his torrid 2018 pace. His turnovers dropped (five INT) but it did not stop him from taking shots down the field as he led the league in touchdown passes of 40-plus yards.

The regression could be blamed on the injuries but he did see an improvement in negatively graded throws, meaning he continues to work on his craft. Even with the dip in production last season, Mahomes will once again be talked up as the best QB in the league. Depending on the views of other owners in your league it will be either Mahomes or Lamar Jackson as the first drafted at the position.

The backfield of the Chiefs left many fantasy owners guessing a season ago. Whether it was LeSean McCoy or Damien Williams, the touches were hard to count on every week. The two backs nearly split the workload down the middle (McCoy with 101 rushes and Williams with 111). The same goes for their usage as receivers as well with Williams getting the 30-28 advantage there. If you combined the two, you would have had an RB that would have finished as a fringe RB1. But instead, you have a stable of backs that looks to be just as confusing heading into 2020.

Damien Williams will get the first crack as the starter based on his momentum to end the season and play in the title game, but the mix of backs behind him will get looks as well. As things stand, Williams should be valued as an RB3 in drafts based on his inconsistency, but the ceiling is there for him to become highly productive if given the workload. Darwin Thompson is very well-liked by the coaching staff and may get an increased role this season. The 2019 deep sleeper could very well become a 2020 sleeper and valuable handcuff to Williams.

When it comes to the pass-catchers, the Cheifs primarily feature a two-man operation with Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill. Kelce had a fantastic year from a reception/yardage standpoint (97 catches for 1,229 yards) on his way to finishing as the top TE in fantasy. His five touchdowns were down from 10 and eight the previous two seasons and are a stat that will hopefully improve back to the norm in 2020. He's been the top TE in fantasy for four seasons now and once again should be in the mix as the first name off the board at the position in drafts.

Tyreek Hill missed four games last season with injuries, but once he returned he proved just why he is valuable to not only the Chiefs to fantasy owners as well. He was highly productive yet again (860 yards and seven TD) in only 12 games played. Four of his seven scores came on plays of 40-plus yards, legitimizing Hill as one of the league's premier deep threats. Hill should be one of the first receivers off the board in all formats.

The team decided to bring back both Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson for depth purposes and will be draftable players, but counting on them in starting lineups will be a stretch. Those two signings hurt the potential of second-year wideout Mecole Hardman, who himself had four touchdowns of 40-plus yards. Hardman now becomes a player to target late in drafts as a deep bench stash.

The draft for the defending Super Bowl champs should be quite interesting. They could go the route of finding a legitimate three-down back to work with and do away with the jumbled backfield, but the team seems content on the players they have. The secondary could use some improvement as they were mediocre in pass coverage a season ago. But the interior of the offensive line could use the most attention as they need to find ways to keep pressure off of their franchise QB.

 

Kansas City Chiefs - 2020 Outlook

TEAM GRADES
Offense: 80.6 (6th)
Defense: 62.6 (26th)
Overall: 84.0 (12th)

TEAM NEEDS

CB, OL, LB

 

First Selection (1.32)

A.J. Terrell, CB Clemson

With an immediate need at cornerback, the Chiefs nab Terrell to fill the position. He is long and thin but has good overall size. He plays press-man very well and should adapt his game to the next level very well. His foot agility allows him the patience to mirror the release of a receiver and ride them through the route.

He has a quick burst that can close a tight window fast but could have issues if asked to play off coverage or zone. His size and length give him the ability to hound 50/50 balls but lacks ball-hawking traits. He will be asked to be an early starter for the Chiefs and could struggle early on, but overall has the potential of being a solid pro.

 

Second Selection (2.31)

Cesar Ruiz, C Michigan

As the Chiefs attempt to rebuild the interior of the offensive line, selecting Ruiz is a good start. He is an athletic and tenacious prospect that has the skills and technique to fit into a variety of schemes. He wins early battles with quickness and fast hands as he's the first to initiate contact. He's very consistent in securing down-blocks and his athleticism will make him a factor on the second level.

His bend and leverage along with consistent feet allow him to fight off double teams. He can struggle at times setting up run lanes but he will polish that up in the pros. Ruiz will provide the team with some flexibility as a solid starter at center or even guard.

 

Third Selection (3.32)

Damien Lewis, OG LSU

Lewis is another addition to the Chiefs' interior that should bring help right away. He is a girthy prospect but does not carry around bad weight. He plays with a sense of measure and control. He excels as a run blocker that uses power and leverage to move even the best interior defensive linemen around. His pass-blocking skills could use some coaching as he can struggle if put on an island due to a lack of length and lateral quickness.

Overall, Lewis holds his own against bull rushers but will struggle to recover against quick defensive linemen. His addition provides the Chiefs will a player that can help the team establish what has been an inconsistent running game.

More NFL Draft Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Ivan Fedotov15 mins ago

Sharp Against Nashville
Matvei Michkov21 mins ago

Continues Hot Stretch On Monday
Luke Hughes27 mins ago

Scores Goal, Adds Assist In Victory
Andrés Giménez39 mins ago

Andres Gimenez Homers, Steals A Base On Monday
Lars Nootbaar42 mins ago

Homers On Monday
Brant Hurter46 mins ago

Picks Up Save On Monday
Otto Lopez58 mins ago

Homers In Loss To Mets
James Wood1 hour ago

Homers Monday
David Peterson1 hour ago

Strikes Out Nine In Win Over Marlins
Pete Alonso1 hour ago

Hits A Grand Slam On Monday
Matt McLain1 hour ago

Homers On Monday
Brady Singer1 hour ago

Strikes Out Eight On Monday
Elly De La Cruz2 hours ago

Homers Twice, Drives In Seven
Jackson Jobe6 hours ago

Inefficient In First Career Start Monday
Tyler Glasnow6 hours ago

Fans Eight, Earns Win In Monday Debut
San Diego Padres6 hours ago

Kash Mayfield Assigned To Single-A
José Ramírez6 hours ago

Jose Ramirez Collects Three Hits, Homers In Monday Return To Lineup
Kyle Hart6 hours ago

Earns Win In Return To MLB
Ryan Johnson7 hours ago

Earns First Career Save Monday
Travis Kuhn7 hours ago

And Phillies In Agreement On Minor League Deal
Mike Trout7 hours ago

Turns In Another Hitless Performance Monday
Jordan Hicks7 hours ago

Earns Quality Start, Win In Season Debut Monday
Kyle Schwarber7 hours ago

Homers, Collects Two RBI On Monday
Jake Eder8 hours ago

Acquired By The Angels
Sam Stevens9 hours ago

Enjoyed Nice Result In Houston
PGA9 hours ago

J.T. Poston Seeks To Contend At Valero Texas Open
Ochai Agbaji9 hours ago

Resting On Tuesday
RJ Barrett9 hours ago

To Be Rested Tuesday Night
Immanuel Quickley10 hours ago

Returning To Action Against Bulls
Jakob Poeltl10 hours ago

Available On Tuesday
Jonathan Kuminga10 hours ago

Uncertain For Tuesday's Game
Christian Braun10 hours ago

Listed As Probable For Meeting With Timberwolves
Aaron Gordon10 hours ago

Tagged As Questionable For Tuesday
Jamal Murray10 hours ago

Iffy For Tuesday
LeBron James10 hours ago

Ready To Play Against Rockets
Nikola Jokić10 hours ago

Nikola Jokic Expected To Play Against Timberwolves
Trae Young10 hours ago

Likely To Face Portland
Bradley Beal11 hours ago

Could Return On Tuesday
Giannis Antetokounmpo11 hours ago

Probable For Tuesday's Action
CJ McCollum11 hours ago

Shut Down For The Rest Of The Season
Denny McCarthy11 hours ago

Keeps Making Cuts But Needs To Make More Putts
Zion Williamson11 hours ago

Won't Play Again This Season
Brian Harman11 hours ago

Off To A Subpar 2025 So Far
Jaylin Williams11 hours ago

Back In Thunder Lineup Monday
Isaiah Hartenstein11 hours ago

Will Play On Monday
Chet Holmgren12 hours ago

Available Against Bulls
Dereck Lively II12 hours ago

Downgraded To Out Monday
Caleb Martin12 hours ago

Active On Monday
Daniel Gafford12 hours ago

Back In Action With Minutes Restriction
Ilya Samsonov13 hours ago

Nursing An Upper-Body Injury
Tomas Hertl13 hours ago

To Sit Out At Least One More Week
Garnet Hathaway13 hours ago

Rejoins Flyers Lineup
Erik Johnson14 hours ago

Available Monday
Rasmus Ristolainen14 hours ago

Not Expected To Return This Season
Ryan Preece14 hours ago

Has Three Straight Top-10 Finishes For First Time In His Career
Colton Sissons14 hours ago

Likely Out For Rest Of The Season
NASCAR14 hours ago

Bubba Wallace After Third-Place Finish At Martinsville: "What a Great Day"
Jonathan Marchessault14 hours ago

Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury
Todd Gilliland14 hours ago

Has Mistake-Free Day At Martinsville, Grabs Another Top-10 Finish
Brandon Moreno14 hours ago

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Steve Erceg14 hours ago

Losses Third Consecutive Fight
Drew Dober15 hours ago

Gets Knocked Out At UFC Mexico City
Manuel Torres15 hours ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Harry Hall15 hours ago

Bounces Back In Houston Last Week
Denver Broncos15 hours ago

Denver To Take A Running Back In The Draft
CJ Vergara15 hours ago

Gets Submitted
Ryan Fox15 hours ago

Showing Improvement Heading Into The Valero Texas Open
Édgar Cháirez15 hours ago

Edgar Chairez Gets Submission Win At UFC Mexico City
Courtland Sutton15 hours ago

"No Timeline" On Courtland Sutton Extension
Vince Morales15 hours ago

Drops Decision At UFC Mexico City
Raul Rosas Jr.15 hours ago

Gets Decision Win At UFC Mexico City
New York Jets15 hours ago

Jets To Wait On Contract Extensions For Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner
Saimon Oliveira15 hours ago

Still Winless In The UFC
David Martinez16 hours ago

Wins His UFC Debut
Jameson Williams16 hours ago

Detroit To Exercise Jameson Williams' Fifth-Year Option
Kevin Borjas16 hours ago

Earns His First UFC Win
Brandon Aiyuk16 hours ago

49ers Expected To Hold Brandon Aiyuk
Ronaldo Rodríguez16 hours ago

Ronaldo Rodriguez Suffers His First UFC Loss
Joel Dahmen16 hours ago

Scores Top-20 Finish At Texas Children's Houston Open
Jacob Bridgeman16 hours ago

Had Some Rest Heading Into The Valero
Sami Valimaki16 hours ago

Finishes Fourth At Texas Children's Houston Open
Maverick McNealy16 hours ago

Finishes Tied For 32nd At Texas Children’s Houston Open
Tom Kim16 hours ago

Finishes Tied For 36th At Valspar Championship
Rickie Fowler16 hours ago

Finishes Tied For 52nd At Texas Children’s Houston Open
Bud Cauley16 hours ago

Finishes Tied For Fourth At Valspar Championship
Sam Burns17 hours ago

Misses The Cut At Valspar Championship
Daniel Berger17 hours ago

Finishes Tied For 20th At The PLAYERS Championship
Ludvig Aberg17 hours ago

Misses The Cut At The PLAYERS Championship
Treylon Burks18 hours ago

Unlikely To Be Ready For Training Camp
Keenan Allen18 hours ago

Chargers Not Ruling Out Reuniting With Keenan Allen
Breece Hall19 hours ago

Could Be Part Of Committee In 2025
James Cook19 hours ago

Bills Not Close To Extension With James Cook
Tyreek Hill19 hours ago

Dolphins Planning On Tyreek Hill Being Part Of Their Future
Baltimore Ravens19 hours ago

Ravens Expected To Draft A Kicker
Mark Andrews19 hours ago

Ravens Expect Mark Andrews Back In 2025
Lamar Jackson19 hours ago

Ravens Have Had Early Extension Talks With Lamar Jackson
Christopher Bell20 hours ago

Powers His Way To A Second-Place Finish At Martinsville
Chase Elliott20 hours ago

Strong Martinsville Performance Ends With A Top-Five Finish
Kyle Larson20 hours ago

Collects A Top-Five Finish At Martinsville
William Byron20 hours ago

Places 22nd After Struggles At Martinsville
Joey Logano21 hours ago

Claims His First 2025 Top-10 Finish After Up-And-Down Performance
Tyler Reddick21 hours ago

Fails To Place In The Top 10 At Martinsville
Joseph Woll1 day ago

Stands Tall On Sunday
UTA1 day ago

Alex Kerfoot Leads The Way In Sunday's Victory
Tristan Jarry1 day ago

Shuts The Door On Ottawa On Sunday
Sebastian Aho1 day ago

Busy In Sunday's Victory
Anze Kopitar1 day ago

Tallies Three Helpers On Sunday
Troy Terry1 day ago

Exits Early On Sunday
Denny Hamlin1 day ago

Silences Doubters After Crew-Chief Change
Ty Gibbs1 day ago

Earns Best 2025 Finish At Martinsville Despite Failing Cool Suit
Ross Chastain1 day ago

Has A Great Day At Martinsville
Chase Briscoe1 day ago

Has Solid Run At Martinsville
Erik Jones1 day ago

Disqualified At Martinsville For Weight Violation
Zach Wilson1 day ago

Still Views Himself As A Starter
New York Giants1 day ago

Victor Dimukeje Signs With Giants
Dallas Cowboys1 day ago

Brian Schottenheimer Optimistic About Deal With Micah Parsons
Lane Hutson2 days ago

Continues Special Campaign With Hat Trick Of Assists
Nick Suzuki2 days ago

Notches Three Points In Sunday's Win
Robby Fabbri2 days ago

Not Expected To Return This Season
Jacob Trouba2 days ago

Could Be An Option Sunday
Jordan Staal2 days ago

Will Not Play On Sunday
Justin Fields2 days ago

Aaron Glenn Thinks Justin Fields Is Ready To Break Out
Dak Prescott2 days ago

"Doing Great" In Rehab From Hamstring Surgery
Jacksonville Jaguars2 days ago

Fred Johnson Signs With Jacksonville
Tennessee Titans2 days ago

Titans Still Entertaining Calls For No. 1 Overall Pick
Brandon Aiyuk2 days ago

Deadline Coming For Brandon Aiyuk
Josh Berry2 days ago

Has Top-10 Upside At Martinsville
Joey Logano2 days ago

Don't Overlook Joey Logano This Weekend
Ryan Preece2 days ago

Could Get First Three-Race Top-10 Streak Of His Career
Chase Elliott2 days ago

Looking To Continue Great Runs At Martinsville
Christopher Bell2 days ago

Wins Pole At Martinsville, But Can He Stay Up There?
Ryan Blaney2 days ago

Fast In Practice But Skeptical About Car
Denny Hamlin2 days ago

New Crew Chief Has Terrible Martinsville Record
Steve Erceg4 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Brandon Moreno4 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Mexico City
Manuel Torres4 days ago

Set For Co-Main Event
Drew Dober4 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Mexico City
Joe Pyfer4 days ago

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Kelvin Gastelum4 days ago

Set For Middleweight Matchup
Vince Morales4 days ago

In Dire Need Of Victory
Raul Rosas Jr.4 days ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Saimon Oliveira4 days ago

Looks For His First UFC Win
Jhonattan Vegas6 days ago

Not A Good Play At Houston Open
Gary Woodland6 days ago

A Dark-Horse Candidate At Houston Open
Nick Taylor6 days ago

Keep An Eye On Nick Taylor At Houston Open
Mackenzie Hughes6 days ago

Avoid Mackenzie Hughes At Houston Open
Nicolai Hojgaard6 days ago

Looking To Rebound At Houston Open
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Tyreek Hill - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Three Aging Fantasy Football Players To Sell In Dynasty Leagues

It's hard to always know when to sell off your aging fantasy football players. Often, it's also difficult to accept that it's better to move on from a player when he's coming off a productive season and still has a lot left in the tank. But I believe it's better to be a year early […]


J.J. McCarthy - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Draft Sleepers

Five Fantasy Football Superflex Quarterback Breakouts, Draft Targets (2025)

If you’ve ever played in a Superflex fantasy football league, then you know how important quarterbacks are in this format. The ability to start multiple stud quarterbacks can carry you to a Superflex title. Unfortunately, finding two such players isn’t so easy. All the top signal-callers come off draft boards first, and that makes it […]


Omarion Hampton - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks - NFL Draft

Ideal Landing Spots For The Top 12 Fantasy Football Rookies - 2025 NFL Draft

Then, the NFL Draft continues to inch closer and closer. This is a very interesting class, with a handful of players who could be stars in the NFL and reshape fantasy football leagues going forward. Here are the ideal landing spots for the top 12 fantasy football rookies. These picks exist in conversation with each […]


Jalen Coker - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Eight Best Ball Late Round Value Fantasy Football Players To Target For 2025

Fantasy football is the most popular game in all of sports. It has gone from a paper-and-pen game to a multi-million dollar-a-year one. While redraft leagues are the most popular form of fantasy football, best ball leagues are quickly gaining steam. The best part of best ball leagues is the ability to draft thousands of […]


Abdul Carter - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2025 NFL Draft Rankings: Top 10 Fantasy Football Edge Rusher Prospects

Edge rusher is the most important, most coveted, and most highly-paid position on defense in the NFL. It stands to reason that the most important position in the entire game being quarterback, and by a wide margin, means the most important position on defense are the players that are tasked with disrupting opposing QBs as […]


Brock Purdy - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Picks

Brock Purdy Dynasty Fantasy Football Outlook and Trade Value

Despite becoming the all-time leading passer for the Iowa State Cyclones, Brock Purdy wasn't a highly touted prospect due to his perceived lack of athleticism. The 49ers picked him with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, but Mr. Irrelevant quickly proved everyone wrong. In his first two years, he started in back-to-back NFC […]


Michael Florio's Football Show - Podcast RotoBaller Network

Florio's Football Show: Scouting NFL Draft Prospects!

Michael F Florio goes over some of the top prospects from this years NFL Draft. Florio talks about what he looks for when watching prospect tape and explains what traits translate best to the NFL level. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) on Sundays from 6-7 am. You can […]


Najee Harris - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Dynasty Fantasy Football Buy or Sell: Najee Harris, Rico Dowdle, Jordan Mason

One year ago, we discussed the futures of Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, and Aaron Jones as those free agents found new homes. This year's headliners are Najee Harris, Rico Dowdle, and Jordan Mason. Not quite the same. Still, with every transaction come implications for dynasty fantasy football rosters across the globe. Below, we […]


Romeo Doubs - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Early 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Undervalued NFC Draft Targets

While the 2025 fantasy football redraft season is still several months away, there is no such thing as being too prepared for your fantasy draft. Fantasy football is year-round, even for those who only play in redraft leagues. The landscape of fantasy football will change between today and the start of redraft season, with the […]


Detroit Lions Defense, Aidan Hutchinson - Fantasy Football DST Rankings, Streamers, IDP Sleepers

2025 Fantasy Football IDP Sleepers: Five Draft Targets

It's notably difficult to identify sleepers in fantasy football IDP leagues. The skill of the players in question is very important, but situation also plays a large factor, as does a recent history of injuries. Rather than bucketing them into groups, it's better to analyze each one individually, look at where they are in terms […]


Ashton Jeanty - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

Ashton Jeanty's Top Potential Landing Spots For 2025: Fantasy Football NFL Draft Outlook

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty will enter the 2025 NFL Draft as one of the best prospects in the class. Jeanty just ran for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns across 14 games this past college season. Those 2,601 rush yards were the second-most of all-time in FBS history, only behind Barry Sanders's 2,628 rush yards […]


Bhaysul Tuten - NFL Draft Prospects, Rookie Rankings

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12-Team, Single QB

The 2025 NFL Combine has now been completed, so it's worth doing another mock draft to see where everyone stands after the league's pre-draft testing event. Overall, there were a few surprises, but the order of many players will remain the same. The mental domain of the original rankings, which have been fairly set in […]


Rashid Shaheed - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Later-Career Breakout Candidates

Typically, most NFL players break out in the early parts of their careers. Between the ages of 20 and 25 is when you expect to see the majority of players have their first big season. Some waste no time and put together excellent years while they're rookies, while some need more time to develop. These […]