How do you feel about the trade details in the Day 2 move for Suamataia?
In another surprising move, the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off their second trade the 2024 NFL Draft — this time with their Super Bowl LVIII opponents: the San Francisco 49ers. Kansas City moved up from the 64th to 63rd pick to select BYU left tackle Kingsley Suamataia.
According to friend-of-the-site Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest, the Chiefs gave up Pick 64 (second round) and Pick 173 (fifth round) for Pick 63 (second round) and Pick 211 (sixth round).
Chiefs making another trade, No. 173 to San Francisco for No. 211 and swap 63/64.
KC selects OT Kingsley Suamataia
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After trading up in the first round to select wide receiver Xavier Worthy, the Chiefs stayed aggressive, going up to get the player they wanted.
During this draft cycle, Suamataia has been a favorite of the Arrowhead Pride staff due to his top-end potential — and the fact that he profiles as an eventual long-term solution at left tackle.
Earlier this offseason, our own Ron Kopp Jr. profiled Suamataia and his fit with the Chiefs.
For Kansas City to select Suamataia as a draft pick later this month, the team will likely have to make that decision on Day 1 or early in Round 2. He ranked 53rd in the March update of The Athletic’s Top 100 consensus big board; he was the ninth offensive tackle listed.
He would immediately compete with Wanya Morris at left tackle and be in a similar stage of development: both players have strong physical traits, have college experience at both tackle spots and need to refine their skills as pass protectors on the blind side.
Suamataia will need time to sharpen his ability to react and shut down pass-rush moves. He struggles to consistently keep clean technique, like when a simple inside swim penetrates the pocket because he fails to mirror with his feet and punch the chest.