# Chris Clark: Clark made the Chiefs' mock draft selections: Sonny Styles in the first round, Zion Young at 40, Trigg at 74, Bud Clark at 109, Bryce Lance at 146 and cornerback Davis at 176. **Claimed:** Mar 2, 2026 **Pundit:** Chris Clark — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-clark **Outlet:** Locked On Chiefs (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/locked-on-chiefs-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/194e78/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/991e4a1b-5d12-4619-83ff-6448c2e3e44f/episodes/e80db42c-80a5-4bf4-928d-0784294d519c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=991e4a1b-5d12-4619-83ff-6448c2e3e44f&awEpisodeId=e80db42c-80a5-4bf4-928d-0784294d519c&feed=9czLVzrJ 6 checkable claims — 6 mock draft picks — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call. It names 7 players and teams, each linked to their own record. All 6 have settled, averaging 43.3 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls. > To me, I almost think you have to go with Sonny Styles. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Sonny Styles to be picked “first round” (picks 1–32)** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Sonny Styles, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Michael Trigg to be picked at number 74** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Michael Trigg, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Zion Young to be picked at number 40** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Zion Young, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 80.52 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Bud Clark to be picked at number 109** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Bud Clark, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 14.23 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Bryce Lance to be picked at number 146** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Bryce Lance, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 64.84 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess - **Demario Davis to be picked at number 176** - Kind: Mock Draft Picks · About: Demario Davis, Kansas City Chiefs - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess ## Who this take is about - Sonny Styles — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/sonny-styles - Kansas City Chiefs — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/chiefs - Michael Trigg — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/michael-trigg - Zion Young — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zion-young - Bud Clark — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bud-clark - Bryce Lance — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bryce-lance - Demario Davis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/demario-davis ## What others said about the same people - Gilberto Manzano on Josh Downs: Previewing the trade deadline, he expects Justin Herbert to stay in Los Angeles despite the Chargers' 0–7 start, thinks the Jets will keep Garrett Wilson and pair him with their young weapons, expects a receiver-hungry Kansas City to be aggressive with Josh Downs the likeliest target, and suggests expiring Eagles contracts Moro Ojomo and Riq Woolen could be dealt for mid-round picks. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/67d5af78-94ea-4ee2-a277-5e68347022de (scored 100) - Joshua Poniatowski on Josh Downs: Poniatowski names several trade targets, predicting Malik Willis underperforms this week against New England, that Omarion Hampton could become a viable RB2 if Adam Gase takes over play-calling, that Josh Downs gets traded (ideally to Kansas City, where they'd be a top-24 WR), that Brian Thomas Jr. could be dealt to the Rams or 49ers, and that Travis Kelce remains a consistent weekly TE. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d1752582-a799-48b9-984b-39bf7cb8b709 (scored 100) - Andrew Erickson on Josh Downs: Erickson floated Kansas City as the landing spot for Josh Downs and said a trade there would make them at least a WR3 rest of season; they also expect Rashee Rice to leave the Chiefs after this season as a free agent. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e97e28f2-31fc-4702-915c-63c38477e97d (scored 100) - Jordan Dajani on Josh Downs: After reporting that Colts receiver Josh Downs requested a trade, they identify five clubs as plausible landing spots for them: the Rams, Patriots, Falcons, Chiefs and Raiders, and suggests Las Vegas could also give them a long-term extension. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f5af1657-8608-4071-a63e-0e7d6124e627 (scored 100) - Mike Kadlick on Josh Downs: Kadlick names the Chiefs, Patriots and 49ers as the three best trade landing spots for Colts wide receiver Josh Downs ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/45c94482-ef71-413f-834b-2a246271691d (scored 100) - Jordan Foote on Kansas City Chiefs: Foote expects the Chiefs to rebound at home against the Jets, arguing Geno Smith can't keep pace with Patrick Mahomes and that only turnovers or penalties would keep the game close. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/63106552-e84e-442a-a49e-681fb22fe0bd (scored 100) ## More mock draft picks The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Chris Simms on Malachi Corley: Simms named the Bears the NFL's best overall offense and best rushing offense, the Bengals the best passing offense, Seattle the best total defense, Minnesota the best pass defense and Tampa Bay the best run defense; they also called Tristan Wirfs the league's best offensive lineman, projected Miami's Malachi Toney as a top-15 pick, and predicted a 30-14 Jaguars win in Baltimore. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c0fd4647-2de8-4a5f-bac2-950fed303ee9 (scored 11.46) - Todd McShay on Keelon Russell: While breaking down LSU's offense, McShay called receiver Jackson Harris a top-50 NFL draft prospect, and later said LSU's Sam Levitt and Alabama's Keelan Russell are potential top-10 picks in a future draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/15d40546-2ab9-4ab8-b5bd-ed0ef7f26ae5 (scored 0) - Philip Hughes on Kyle Kennard: Evaluating edge rusher Kyle Kennard ahead of the draft, the account projected them as a Day 2 selection. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/605a686a-b5f1-4611-82b4-961abf8de93e (scored 33.86) - Blaine Grisak on Brian Thomas Jr.: Grisak argues the Rams should not trade a second-round pick for Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr., calling it too great a risk and too high a cost. In an embedded tweet of their own from the 2024 pre-draft period, they suggested the Rams could select Thomas at pick No. 19. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/627bcf5d-9f1d-4a34-a1b7-53b8f0aebc40 (scored 84.09) - Charlie Campbell on Xavier Williams: Campbell's draft stock report projects Indiana WR Charlie Becker as a top-10 pick in 2027, Mississippi State CB Kelley Jones as a first-rounder, Tennessee DT Xavier Gilliam as a top-15 pick, and Texas OT Trevor Goosby as a top-10 pick, while suggesting Arch Manning could still be a first-rounder if they declare. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2dd4bf46-e5eb-4dff-8500-95d9fdbd2986 (scored 0) - Walt on Fernando Mendoza: In a running series of coach/GM hiring and firing grades, Walt projects Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick of the Raiders in the 2026 draft and has LSU's Garrett Nussmeier going No. 2 overall in their 2026 mock draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/29bb2d31-fbe3-40db-b378-be5ba5d990b0 (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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