2017 NFL Mock Draft: Three Full Rounds of Mayhem

Vanderbilt. Zach Cunningham . 30. player. 124. There is a strong chance that the Kansas City Chiefs may consider a quarterback in the 1st round. Alex Smith is getting older and another year without reaching a Super Bowl might compel them to seek an upgrade. At the same time there are other areas on the roster in need of attention. Inside linebacker being among the biggest. Derrick Johnson has finally begun to show his age at 34. The team has made due without him, but in the long-term his absence will show unless they move to address it. <p>Vanderbilt standout Zach Cunningham could be their kind of guy. The fact he’s stood out this much on an otherwise bad roster says a lot. He’s got the size and strength to take on blocks, the instinct to anticipate where the ball is going and a consistent ability to tackle. Blitzing isn’t a problem and there doesn’t seem to be any athletic issues. Just a rock solid linebacker who does his job on every play.</p>. ILB