The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII with the help of their 2022 NFL draft class. A whopping nine draft picks played snaps, with four drawing starts in the big game.
For Kansas City, the draft will become ever more vital as they get deeper into Patrick Mahomes’ contract. They must continue to find young talent to contribute early in their careers to keep their window open in a very competitive AFC conference.
With only a few weeks until the draft, all 32 NFL teams are narrowing their choices before making the trip to Kansas City. The free agency period continues to shake up team needs, changing some plans in various recent mock drafts.
Here’s a look at the latest mock drafts and who analysts have sent to the Chiefs in the first round:
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Chiefs select Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt
The reigning champions have depth issues at multiple positions with the departures of wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, edge rusher Frank Clark and right tackle Andrew Wylie. But the Chiefs need more weapons for Mahomes, and could opt for Hyatt, a speedy playmaker with reliable hands.
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Chiefs select Oklahoma OT Anton Harrison
Harrison has improved every year at Oklahoma, and while he’s probably never going to be an elite run-blocker, the priority for a Kansas City offensive lineman will always be protecting Patrick Mahomes, not opening run lanes. Harrison will do that.
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Chiefs select Iowa State EDGE Will McDonald IV
McDonald has the size of an outside linebacker but played four and five-tech defensive end at Iowa State. It will be an awkward transition for him into the NFL, but the Chiefs can afford to give him opportunities to learn while also putting on some extra weight. Developing McDonald will be worth their time if they can harness his elite burst off the line that is backed by a strong production profile.
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Chiefs select Georgia OT Broderick Jones
The Chiefs trade No. 31, No. 95 (3rd round) and a third-round pick in 2024 to the Giants
The Giants trade No. 25 and No. 172 (5th round) to the Chiefs
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Chiefs select Iowa State EDGE Will McDonald IV
The Chiefs’ pick at 31 could go in any direction. They could use a receiver, pass-rusher/defensive lineman and possibly a…
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