Evaluating The Kansas City Current’s Draft Strategy, Huw Williams Still At The Wheel.

It was a long day on Paramount but after the dust of the 6+ hour broadcast settled, we now know how every team’s roster will shake out heading into the holidays. Some teams drafted for need, some teams drafted for position, and some teams drafted based entirely on vibes— and that is where we find the Kansas City Current.

Before we get into evaluating the picks, it is important to note that Huw Williams acknowledged the ongoing coaching search while confirming that he was firmly at the wheel for the draft. It’s in this context that we should grade Kansas City’s draft on a curve. Not only do this year’s picks have a hint of familiarity that other teams might not have tapped into, but also looking at the sentiment behind last year’s draft performance compared to how it shook out over the course of the season. Victoria Pickett turned into a regular contributor, while Kiki Pickett made huge strides on the right side of the defense — eventually being coveted by Carolina in the Sam Mewis trade.

Trust the process.

1st Round — Elyse Bennett, Forward, Washington State

Kansas City pick Elyse Bennett with potentially more talented #9’s available at draft time — however when you look more in depth into…