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2016 NFL Draft: Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 20, 2015; Pinehurst, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals player Sheldon Rankins speaks to the media during the ACC football kickoff at Pinehurst Resort. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2015; Pinehurst, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals player Sheldon Rankins speaks to the media during the ACC football kickoff at Pinehurst Resort. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 28: Kansas City Chiefs

2015 Record: 11-5

The Pick: DE Sheldon Rankins, Louisville

The Kansas City Chiefs may be looking to move on from former No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher, who has had his fair share of struggles at left tackle. But there isn’t exactly a lot of value for the Chiefs to address this position at No. 28.

Instead, the Chiefs get stronger along their defensive front.

With AFC West teams leaning towards more run-heavy offenses — especially if Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning calls it quits after this season — loading up on a good run-stopper like Louisville defensive end Sheldon Rankins would be a good move.

Rankins would add immediate depth and could work his way into a starting spot not far down the road.

Next: No. 29: New England Patriots