{"id":19245,"date":"2025-03-30T15:55:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T15:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=19245"},"modified":"2025-03-30T15:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T15:55:44","slug":"bold-move-incoming-chiefs-eye-major-upgrade-in-2025-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=19245","title":{"rendered":"Bold move incoming? Chiefs eye major upgrade in 2025 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Experts are predicting the Chiefs to trade up to grab standout defensive player<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19246\" src=\"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/17433435570530.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/17433435570530.webp 660w, https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/17433435570530-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e00-marca.uecdn.es\/9281d2ea7e07bfc6ab07395949ef3528\/resize\/1320\/f\/jpg\/assets\/multimedia\/imagenes\/2025\/03\/30\/17433435570530.jpg\" alt=\"Derrick Harmon is one of the top defensive tackles in the 2025 NFL...\" \/><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\" data-ue-description=\"\">Derrick Harmon is one of the top defensive tackles in the 2025 NFL Draft<\/span><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-source\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-author\" data-ue-author=\"\">Around the NFL, X<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With the 2025 NFL Draft fast approaching, teams across the league are finalizing their <strong>draft strategies<\/strong>, and the Kansas City Chiefs are no exception.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their recent success, the <strong>Chiefs<\/strong> face significant roster challenges, particularly in the trenches.<\/p>\n<h2>Kansas City&#8217;s Draft dilemma<\/h2>\n<p>On the defensive side, All-Pro <strong>Chris Jones <\/strong>remains the only defensive tackle under contract for 2025, raising concerns about depth and long-term stability.<\/p>\n<p>This pressing need has led to growing speculation that <strong>Kansas City <\/strong>may use its first-round pick to reinforce the defensive front.<\/p>\n<p>One name that continues to surface in connection with the <strong>Chiefs<\/strong> is Oregon defensive tackle <strong>Derrick Harmon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4789,h_2693,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/arrowhead_report\/01jqc2cs7js2y6z8ymmd.jpg\" alt=\"Insider Reveals What Chiefs May Do in 2025 NFL Draft\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Standing at 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, Harmon has drawn attention for his rare blend of size, speed, and power.<\/p>\n<p>According to NFL Network&#8217;s Eric Edholm, <strong>Kansas City <\/strong>is a prime candidate to trade up in the first round to secure the dominant lineman, aiming to get ahead of other defensive line-needy teams.<\/p>\n<p>Given the franchise&#8217;s history of investing in interior defensive linemen early in drafts, prior to a recent dip in such selections, Harmon could be a return to form for <strong>Andy Reid&#8217;s <\/strong>draft philosophy.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Oregon DT Derrick Harmon had a MAJOR Breakout Year in 2024\ud83d\udcc8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gUvVoayCY9\">pic.twitter.com\/gUvVoayCY9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF_College\/status\/1905395814786367935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Oregon<\/strong> star had a breakout 2024 season, leading all college interior linemen with 55 pressures while setting career highs in tackles, sacks, and forced fumbles.<\/p>\n<p>His disruptive ability made him a key anchor for one of the nation&#8217;s top defensive fronts.<\/p>\n<p>If selected in the first round, <strong>Harmon<\/strong> would become the first <strong>Oregon<\/strong> defensive tackle to achieve that milestone since <strong>Haloti Ngata<\/strong> in 2006.<\/p>\n<p>However, while his upside is undeniable, some analysts believe his raw power needs refinement at the next level.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the potential impact Harmon could have on Kansas City&#8217;s defense, the <strong>Chiefs <\/strong>have another major concern: their offensive line.<\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was sacked 36 times last season, highlighting a glaring issue that could warrant prioritization in the draft.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to pursue <strong>Harmon<\/strong>, or instead focus on protecting <strong>Mahomes<\/strong>, could be pivotal in shaping the team&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kansas City<\/strong> currently holds eight draft picks, including their original selections in the first four rounds and additional picks acquired via trades.<\/p>\n<p>The stakes are high for the reigning <strong>AFC powerhouse<\/strong>, will they make a bold move to trade up for <strong>Harmon<\/strong> or will they pivot toward an offensive lineman?<\/p>\n<p>We will find out on April 24.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the 2025 NFL Draft fast approaching, teams across the league are finalizing their draft strategies, and the Kansas City Chiefs are no exception.   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