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Video: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Thinks NBA's Luguentz Dort Could Play in NFL as RB, LB

There may not be 30 NBA players who could play in the NFL, but Patrick Mahomes has identified at least one.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback told ESPN's Dave Pasch and Hubie Brown he believes Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort could play linebacker or running back in the NFL.

Mahomes' comment came on the heels of a weeklong debate across the sports world after former NBA guard Austin Rivers said upwards of 30 NBA players could play in the NFL.

"I can take 30 players right now in the NBA and throw them in the NFL.