Chiefs NFL Draft: 7 winners and a pair of losers from Kansas Metropolis’s 2024 class

Over the three days of the NFL Draft, a whole bunch of 1000’s of spectators cheered their groups’ picks and booed commissioner Roger Goodell, their rivals and the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. Now, after it’s over, everyone seems to be speeding to place grades on each draft class earlier than even seeing them on an NFL subject. Whereas the true influence of any draft choose received’t be identified for a yr (or three), we are able to speculate on how these drafted gamers match inside the roster.

Listed below are just a few Chiefs who soar out as being affected by the draft picks — and which rookies are touchdown in one of the best place to win a job.

Winners

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes: If there have been ever any doubt that the Chiefs entrance workplace was dedicated to constructing across the MVP, this draft ought to shut them down. It was an offense-centric class from the primary choose on, including velocity, athleticism and safety for the league’s finest quarterback. Two new playmakers and three offensive linemen ought to assist construct up the offense’s depth within the brief time period and lift the long-term ceiling. Mahomes applauded his basic supervisor’s strikes through his X account all weekend.

Tight finish Jared Wiley: One of many new weapons for the Mahomes-led offense is an enormous, athletic tight finish taken in Saturday’s fourth spherical. Wiley was among the many finest at his place in all of school soccer in each touchdowns (eight) and yards after catch. He lands on a group with the best tight finish to ever play the sport, with an opportunity to study, develop and contribute. Together with his measurement, Wiley might be a red-zone menace with upside as a blocker. He’s bought the previous quarterback on his resume that appears to resonate with Chiefs teaching workers, and an offense that’s as tight end-friendly as any within the league. He couldn’t have imagined a greater touchdown spot.

Offensive deal with Kingsley Suamataia: Many thought he might be an possibility for Kansas Metropolis at choose 32, so he might need been disillusioned to not hear his title referred to as till the top of the second spherical. However that feeling would fade shortly as Kingsley realized he had a singular alternative to compete for an early position defending the blind facet of the league’s finest quarterback. He has each bodily trait wanted to be a great starter at left or proper deal with and a training workers that may get him there. It’s the right intersection of group want and participant match, making for a enjoyable coaching camp competitors this summer season.

Offensive lineman Hunter Nourzad: If there’s one factor the Chiefs search for in an inside offensive lineman venture, it’s versatility. If there’s one factor a fifth-round choose seemingly covets, it’s an outlined position to clear a path to a 53-man roster. The previous Penn State heart joins a Chiefs group seeking to change Nick Allegretti and bolster their depth at each heart and guard. Nourzad performed mainly all over the place throughout the road for the Nittany Lions and tasks as a “high-floor” man within the NFL who ought to have an extended profession with the correct group.

Defensive backs Jaden Hicks and Kamal Hadden: The Chiefs have had exceptional success in recent times drafting corners and safeties late within the draft. They get manufacturing from quite a lot of gamers on low-cost rookie offers with a defensive teaching workers and scheme that convey out one of the best in corners who’ve the correct mindset and bodily instruments, even when the remainder of the league handed on them. Then, with confidence within the system and expertise evaluators, guys have gone on to receives a commission in free company. This bodes nicely for Hicks, who was drafted far later than anticipated however has the playmaking potential to shine in Spagnuolo’s protection. Hadden was additionally under-drafted after accidents restricted his manufacturing in faculty, however he steps into the Chiefs protection with an actual alternative after the departure of L’Jarius Sneed. Each of those picks assist bolster defensive depth and particular groups now, with a chance for every to earn an even bigger position and contract within the coming years as others might transfer on.

Normal supervisor Brett Veach: It feels just like the architect of the Chiefs roster is getting good at this entire drafting factor. Veach had an excellent learn of the board, executing small trade-ups when wanted to get the highest two targets on Thursday and Friday however being affected person on Saturday. The truth that he satisfied two contenders (Payments, 49ers) to commerce with him with out giving up a single choose is insane. Every commerce was executed with a choose swap, permitting the group to complete the weekend with their seven-player class and their 2025 draft capital intact. Veach bought large worth with practically each choose, particularly Suamataia and Hicks. The outcomes will take some time to point out on the sphere, however on paper, this class would possibly rival these from the final couple of years, which led to 2 Lombardi trophies.

Losers

Offensive deal with Wanya Morris: They are saying competitors brings out one of the best in everybody — and, if true, Morris might find yourself a winner. However he was in all probability quietly hoping the Chiefs didn’t draft a deal with early. After taking part in in a handful of video games his rookie yr, Morris major competitors (Donovan Smith) has but to re-sign. There must be a coaching camp competitors for the beginning left deal with job between Morris and rookie Suamataia. If Suamataia had been to win that spot, Morris might tackle a swing deal with position or doubtlessly be a candidate to maneuver inside.

Punter Matt Arazia: When the “punt god” signed with the Chiefs and Tommy Townsend left in free company, Arazia in all probability felt he had his subsequent NFL job locked down. However, the Chiefs went on so as to add critical competitors for him in UDFA Ryan Rehkow, one of many extra productive punters in faculty soccer. He was a four-year starter at BYU and a constant holder for the Cougars. Provided that there are some questions on Arazia as a holder, that final level might be vital.

There’s formally a punter competitors this summer season in St. Joseph!