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Chiefs Eye WR Speed: Lemon or Tate for Top Pick?
20 Feb
Summary
- Chiefs may draft wide receivers Makai Lemon or Carnell Tate.
- Rashee Rice's uncertain future increases receiver need for Chiefs.
- Lemon offers slot speed; Tate provides outside receiving threat.
The Kansas City Chiefs are prioritizing wide receiver in the upcoming draft, with Makai Lemon and Carnell Tate emerging as top targets. This heightened focus comes as Rashee Rice's future with the team remains uncertain, amplifying a positional need.
Makai Lemon, a 5-foot-11 speedster from Southern Cal, has been mocked to the Chiefs at No. 9. He excelled as a receiver and return specialist last season, averaging 14.6 yards per reception.
Carnell Tate, a taller 6-foot-3 receiver from Ohio State, offers a different skillset as an outside threat. He averaged an impressive 17.2 yards per catch, making him a compelling option for the Chiefs' offense.
Analysts suggest Tate's ability to create separation and win contested catches aligns with the Chiefs' offensive needs, providing Patrick Mahomes with a valuable weapon for years to come.
