The Kansas City Chiefs have the first pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. It will also be the first pick of the John Dorsey/Andy Reid era. Because they ended up with the same record as the Jacksonville Jaguars, they’ll alternate first picks in each rounds with the Jaguars, picking first in the first round, second in the second round, first in the third round, and so on. Let’s get right to the mock.

1. Sharrif Floyd, Defensive Tackle, Florida

This is the big controversial pick. Everyone thinks the Chiefs are going to take either a quarterback (Geno Smith) or an offensive tackle (Luke Joeckel) with the first overall pick. However, if they re-sign Branden Albert, Joeckel would be the right tackle, and spending a first overall pick on a right tackle would be insane. And if none of the quarterbacks in this class are worthy of a first-round grade, I think they’d be better off pursuing Alex Smith or Matt Flynn, or even just starting Matt Cassel for another year. Defensive tackle is a serious need after losing Glenn Dorsey to free agency and Tyson Jackson to expensive bad play. Sharrif Floyd is at the top of my board, so he’s the pick.

2. Johnthan Banks, Cornerback, Mississippi State

The Chiefs need a quality starting corner opposite Brandon Flowers, and Banks can be just that. A former free safety, he has major ballhawking skills, setting the school record with sixteen career interceptions. He excels in press coverage, and is a strong, hard-hitting tackler. He should seamlessly transition to the NFL and immediately upgrade the Kansas City secondary.

3. E.J. Manuel, Quarterback, Florida State

If the Chiefs choose to roll with an interim quarterback, look for them to add a developmental guy in the mid-rounds. Manuel is a great prospect, with perhaps the best tools of any quarterback in the draft. If he lasts this long, Andy Reid should be willing to work with his potential. He has legitimate starter upside if he can work out some flaws in his mechanics and decision-making.

4. Stedman Bailey, Wide Receiver, West Virginia

Bailey shouldn’t fall this far, but he may, due to the depth in the second and third rounds. If he does, this would be an absolute steal. A reasonable argument could be made that he has the upside to be the best wide receiver in this class. He runs crisp, precise routes, he has soft, strong hands, and he has the sneaky speed to get behind defenses. He has the shiftiness to beat press on the edge, but he’ll be especially deadly out of the slot.

5. Xavier Nixon, Offensive Tackle, Florida

Assuming Albert is re-signed, the Chiefs can spend a later pick on an insurance policy in case his back issues flare up again. Nixon is pretty raw, but he has flashes of dominance as a run-blocker and in pass protection. He has starter upside.

6. Mychal Rivera, Tight End, Tennessee

Any other year, Rivera would be a second or third round pick. But this may be the deepest tight end class in history, so some great talent is going to fall. The Tennessee tight end is a great athlete and a solid receiver. His blocking leaves a bit to be desired, but at 6’3” and 240 pounds, you don’t expect him to be an excellent blocker. He looks a bit like Brent Celek on the field, so I can see why Andy Reid would be attracted to him.

7. Rex Burkhead, Running Back, Nebraska

The Chiefs wrap up their draft by finding a replacement for Peyton Hillis. NFL teams are learning that they can find great backs in the late rounds, and Burkhead may be no exception. He’s not a dynamic game-changer, but he runs hard with great balance and quick feet. He might not have starter upside, but he could serve as a change-of-pace back with Jamaal Charles as a rookie.