The Kansas City Chiefs made their third consecutive Super Bowl last season. They couldn’t beat the Philadelphia Eagles and earn an unprecedented three-peat.
Now, the Chiefs are back to the drawing board and have some clear needs to address in the 2025 NFL draft. Notably, Kansas City needs to upgrade its offensive line after trading away Joe Thuney. It could also stand to replenish depth across its defensive line after losing several interior defenders in free agency.
Kansas City’s success drafting and developing players has been critical in the franchise’s dynastic run. With the team navigating the salary cap constraints of Patrick Mahomes’ big-money contract, it will be even more critical for Brett Veach and Andy Reid to get the most out of their draft capital.
Here’s a look at what the Chiefs could do with each of their seven selections in the 2025 NFL draft.
Kansas City Chiefs 7-round mock draft
Round 1, Pick 31: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon
The Chiefs are positioned to address the trenches in Round 1. The only question is whether they’ll target a talent on the defensive line or chase one of the top potential left tackles to compete with Jaylon Moore on the left side of the line.
Conerly made 28 college starts at left tackle and was largely steady. He’s a smooth mover at 6-5, 311 pounds and should quickly develop into a strong starter at the NFL level.
Round 2, Pick 63: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
The Chiefs need to add talent next to Chris Jones on their defensive front, especially after losing Tershawn Wharton in free agency. The 2025 NFL draft is deeper on the defensive line than at offensive tackle, so the Chiefs may opt to target an interior defender with one of their three Day 2 picks.
Collins has a pro-ready frame at 6-6, 332 pounds and was productive at Texas, racking up 18 TFL and seven sacks across 64 career games. He’s not the most explosive playmaker, but his size and power should help open up space for Jones and the rest of Kansas City’s pass-rushing rotation.
Round 3, Pick 66: Ashton Gillotte, EDGE, Louisville
Speaking of Kansas City’s pass-rushing rotation, the Chiefs could stand to add some depth to it. Kansas City spent a 2023 first-round pick on Felix Anudike-Uzomah, but he hasn’t yet developed into a quality starter across from George Karlaftis.
Gillotte has flown under the radar but had 26.5 sacks across 51 games at Louisville, including an 11-sack campaign in 2023. Like Collins, he’s not the fastest or most explosive pass rusher, but his power and bend off the edge should allow him to find success in the NFL.
Round 3, Pick 95: Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Kareem Hunt filled in admirably for the injured Isiah Pacheco throughout the 2024 NFL season, but neither back averaged more than 3.7 yards per carry last season. Hunt will turn 30 ahead of the 2025 campaign, so the Chiefs should probably add another playmaker to their backfield rotation.
Skattebo was one of college football’s breakout stars in 2024. He finished fifth in the Heisman voting after racking up 1,711 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns on 293 carries while leading Arizona State to a College Football Playoff appearance.
Skattebo’s thick build (5-9, 219 pounds) and top-tier contact balance should make him tough to tackle at the NFL level. That makes him a strong long-term partner for the speedy Pacheco.
Round 4, Pick 133: Cobee Bryant, CB, Kansas
The Chiefs added Kristian Fulton to their secondary during the offseason, but they could use additional depth. Jaylen Watson, Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams are all free agents following the season, so adding a young cornerback like Bryant would be a sensible move.
Bryant is a little slender at 180 pounds, but he was a ballhawk at Kansas. He had multiple interceptions in all four college seasons and should have potential for inside/outside versatility, which NFL teams generally covet.
Round 7, Pick 226: Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Hollywood Brown re-signed with the Chiefs on a one-year deal, but Kansas City needs depth behind him, as well as Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
Lacy enjoyed his most productive season in his final year at LSU, making 58 catches for 866 yards and nine touchdowns, and has the size needed (6-2, 214 pounds) needed to be a quality NFL playmaker. However, he is facing charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle stemming from a December 2024 crash that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall.
Lacy has maintained his innocence and may still be drafted late. Perhaps the Chiefs will be the team that takes a chance on him.
Round 7, Pick 251: Caleb Rogers, OT/G, Texas Tech
The Chiefs could double up on the offensive line during the 2025 NFL draft. They need competition for Moore at left tackle but could also use guard and right tackle depth behind Kingsley Suamataia and Jawaan Taylor respectively.
Rogers played right and left tackle at Texas Tech but may be a better fit at guard at the NFL level. The Chiefs could select the 6-5, 310-pound blocker and figure out his positional fit while cross-training him as a backup.
Round 7, Pick 257: Shilo Sanders, S, Colorado
The Chiefs lost Justin Reid to the New Orleans Saints in free agency. They need to add more depth at the position, so taking a chance on Sanders, son of Deion Sanders, could be a worthwhile chance late in the draft process.
Sanders had 170 tackles across two seasons at Colorado. He could be a solid run-stopping backup and special teamer, which is good enough to put him in the “Mr. Irrelevant” mix.
