Chiefs double-up on defense in NFL.com’s latest mock draft

Pick 9
Kansas City Chiefs
Mansoor Delane — LSU, CB, Senior

With two of their starting corners heading to the Rams this offseason (Trent McDuffie via trade and Jaylen Watson via free agency), the Chiefs have a tough time passing on the top option here. Delane is a press-man corner who gets physical in the run game, too. That’s what coordinator Steve Spagnuolo seeks at the position.

Pick 29
Kansas City Chiefs
Malachi Lawrence — UCF, Edge, Senior

I’ve been accused of trying to hit too many fairways in past mocks, so here’s me whipping out the driver and going for the green. Lawrence has been a hot name in the pre-draft process. With his length, size and explosiveness (40-inch vertical, 10-10 broad jump, 1.59-second 10-yard split), the UCF product fits K.C.‘s benchmarks for an edge rusher.