SportsBeat KC podcast: Let’s talk about the newest Chief, Clyde Edwards-Helaire
The first night of the NFL Draft didn’t offer many surprises, but one that resonates locally involved the Kansas City Chiefs. With the No. 32 overall pick, the Chiefs not only selected a position few expected them to target so early, but they took a player that draft experts didn’t have at the top of their lists: LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
Which might make this the best possible pick for the Chiefs. Edward-Helaire fits the mold of what the Chiefs want at that position with his pass-catching ability and reputation for ball security. Last season, 36 percent of his rushing attempts went for touchdowns and first downs.
In this episode of our daily SportsBeat KC podcast, KC Star columnist Sam Mellinger joins Blair Kerkhoff for a live pre-selection prediction (hint: we missed), and general manager Brett Veach and Edwards-Helaire himself visit with Chiefs reporters via a conference call.
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Chiefs select LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in first round of 2020 NFL Draft
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