NFL Mock Draft 2011: Kansas City Chiefs Improve Offensive Line with Nate Solder

April 4, 2011   ·   Alec Dopp   ·   Jump to comments

The Chiefs currently boast the league's best ground attack with running-backs Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones, and it would be in their best interest to improve up front by taking Colorado's unyielding offensive tackle, Nate Solder.

Solder, who without question is one of the hottest commodities in this year's draft class, will use his torque and muscle to bolster Kansas City's rushing-attack for many years to come.  Not only that, but Solder's unique pass-blocking abilities will make a significant impact on Matt Cassel as soon as next season.

According to NFL Draft Scout, Solder's 6'8'', 319 pound frame is good enough to make him the fifth-best offensive tackle to headline this year's class (24th overall).

The Chiefs are aging up front, and no prospect is more worth his rookie wage than Solder.