A closer look at the positions the Kansas City Chiefs could target at the NFL combine in Indianapolis:

Positions of need: Defense should be the focus for the Chiefs, who don’t have a first-round pick after sending it to Buffalo in last year’s trade for quarterback Patrick Mahomes II. The Chiefs could use depth at cornerback -- even after trading for Kendall Fuller and signing veteran David Amerson -- because they'll be sending their top corner for the past three seasons, Marcus Peters, to the Rams. The Chiefs' pass rush also needs a boost, which could be provided by Dee Ford if he returns to full health after last season’s back problems. On offense, adding some depth at wide receiver would be a good idea. One starter, Chris Conley, is coming off a torn Achilles tendon, while top reserve Albert Wilson is a potential unrestricted free agent.

Three players the Chiefs could focus on at the combine:

Dorance Armstrong, OLB, Kansas: Armstrong wasn’t as productive in his final collegiate season as he was earlier in his time with the Jayhawks, but he still projects to become a solid NFL player. Assuming the Chiefs retain outside linebackers Ford and Justin Houston and that they stay healthy, Armstrong wouldn’t have to be rushed into the lineup. But with Ford headed into the final season of his contract and Houston turning 30 next year, Armstrong would become a more important piece in 2019.

Tarvarus McFadden, CB, Florida State: The Peters trade means the Chiefs need a cornerback who is capable of stepping in and playing immediately if needed. McFadden is a bit raw after playing only three seasons at Florida State. The Chiefs need to examine him closely to see if he's ready to help out as a rookie, even as a third or fourth cornerback. Longer term, he would need to be someone the Chiefs could use as a No. 1 corner.

Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis: The Chiefs don’t have a lot of depth at wide receiver, though their need decreases some if they re-sign Wilson. Miller might be a good fit for Kansas City. He’s undersized at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, but the Chiefs have received good production from smaller receivers like Wilson and Tyreek Hill. Miller may never become a No. 1 wideout, but the Chiefs wouldn’t need that from him as long as they have Hill.