DRAFT NEWS

Usually there is drama with the first pick of the draft but not so much this year since there is only one franchise QB in this draft, the Heisman Trophy winner. Mendoza will be given time to develop behind veteran Kirk Cousins and will not be rushed into the lineup in Vegas. Mendoza is an athletic and highly intelligent leader who has the arm strength and intangibles to be developed into a long-term NFL starter.

The Chiefs have two first-round picks - number nine and number 29 (acquired from the Rams in the Trent McDuffie trade) - and several major needs that have to be addressed. A new ORT is needed after the departure of Jawaan Taylor and the overall aging and degradation of the unit over the last few seasons. And after trading McDuffie, there is a need for a starting-caliber CB to step into the mix.

Coach Jim Harbaugh played for Bo Schembechler, who espoused running the football. The apple does not fall far from the tree. The Chargers select the big, fast, and strong Hampton, who can run between the tackles, run wide, and has reliable hands as receiver out of the backfield.