{"id":868123,"date":"2026-04-17T03:22:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T03:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/868123\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T03:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T03:22:58","slug":"chiefs-urged-to-draft-patrick-mahomes-matchup-nightmare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/868123\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs urged to draft Patrick Mahomes matchup nightmare"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>‘ draft needs, in the first-round at least, should be centered on the defense, with corner and the franchise’s lack of a pass rush last season, in need of reinforcement.<\/p>\n

But in the later rounds?\u00a0<\/p>\n

It feels like the Chiefs have a great chance to get Patrick Mahomes either a better protector or another weapon.<\/p>\n

In truth, either would be good for the Chiefs’ offense, as they could be considered significant needs for depth, and\u00a0Fox Sports’ Eric Williams has named Ted Hurst, a receiver from Georgia State as a good option.<\/p>\n

“Kansas City could use a big, explosive playmaker that can stretch the field, providing Patrick Mahomes with another dynamic option on the perimeter,” Williams wrote<\/a>. “At 6-foot-4 and 206 pounds with a 4.42 40-yard time, Hurst provides that option in Day 2 of this year\u2019s draft, allowing the Chiefs to focus on replenishing the defense with the team\u2019s two first-round picks.”<\/p>\n

More:\u00a0Chargers urged to solve crippling offensive issue in NFL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n

Hurst a good choice?<\/p>\n

His size alone would create some fascinating matchups for the Chiefs, especially in the red zone, as Mahomes doesn’t have a receiver to throw 50\/50 balls to and turn them into 70\/30 balls.<\/p>\n

That could be Hurst.<\/p>\n

According to Williams, Hurst has good hands and is superb after the catch, and I’d imagine Andy Reid would scheme him open to devastating effect.<\/p>\n

He wouldn’t be the top name on the depth chart, allowing him to work on his game in the shadows, and for a later round pick, Hurst in Kansas City might not be a bad option.<\/p>\n

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