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Arrowheadlines: ‘Ideal’ Chiefs draft is doubling up on offensive linemen early

Round 1: No. 31 overall — Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL, USC

Round 2: No. 63 overall — Quinn Meinerz, OL, Wisconsin-Whitewater

Kansas City released both of its starting tackles this offseason before signing guard Joe Thuney and bringing in former Bears guard Kyle Long after he spent a year out of the game. Both tackle spots are still up for grabs, though, so finding an intelligent, sturdy starter in Vera-Tucker (who also has experience at guard) would be great. The Chiefs signed former Rams starter Austin Blythe to a modest one-year deal, so I’m guessing that won’t prevent them from drafting another pivot.