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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 05: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys gets a pass broken up by Kenneth Acker #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a football game at AT&T Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 05: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys gets a pass broken up by Kenneth Acker #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a football game at AT&T Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

team. 124. . Cornerback. . Kansas City Chiefs.

After such a strong start to the season, the Kansas City Chiefs are starting to give up yards in massive chunks.

True, injuries to players like safety Eric Berry (Achilles) have hurt. But it’s a bit concerning to see K.C. rank 30th in total yards given up (3,513 entering Week 11).

There are a few directions the Chiefs could take here — defensive line depth, linebacker or another pass-rusher off the edge. But one of the more pressing needs would be to find a good cornerback to play opposite Marcus Peters.

Kenneth Acker hasn’t been the answer here, and Steven Nelson hasn’t been particularly great over the slot either.

One more cornerback would help make the Chiefs secondary much more imposing, which would take the pressure off the defensive front seven to a large degree.

The only thing, though, is the Chiefs are currently without a first-round pick in 2018. That will make things a bit more challenging.