Photo by Justin Fine/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kansas City’s head of scouting discussed the team’s new wide receiver and running back on Monday. Although the Kansas City Chiefs largely focused on the linemen and defense in last weekend’s NFL Draft, the team did add two offensive playmakers on Day 3. In the fourth round, the Chiefs used the 133rd pick to select … [Read more...] about The Chiefs love after-the-catch ability shown by Jalen Royals and Brashard Smith
Predicting rookie Omarr Norman-Lott’s role in 2025
Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images The Chiefs’ second-round draft pick will have an interesting role in 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Tennessee defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott with the 63rd pick of the NFL Draft. I previously analyzed Norman-Lott’s game in our On the Draft Board series and was pleasantly surprised when I viewed his film. The big knock on Norman-Lott … [Read more...] about Predicting rookie Omarr Norman-Lott’s role in 2025
How the Chiefs will use their newly-drafted players this season
Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Kansas City has acquired seven new players through the draft. How can we expect them to be used as rookies? Now that the Kansas City Chiefs have taken seven players in the 2025 NFL Draft, let’s project the role each one will play during their rookie season. Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons Round 1, pick 32 Predicting Simmons’ role is … [Read more...] about How the Chiefs will use their newly-drafted players this season
Chiefs to exercise fifth-year options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Both 2022 NFL draftees were eligible for the fifth-year option. As expected, the Kansas City Chiefs will exercise the fifth-year options for both of their 2022 first-round NFL Draft picks: cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end George Karlaftis. The Chiefs traded up to select McDuffie at No. 21, rounding out their first round by … [Read more...] about Chiefs to exercise fifth-year options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
Eagles Acquire No. 31, Draft Jihaad Campbell
The Eagles have pulled off a one-pick swap at the back of the first round. Philadelphia has acquired No. 31 from the Chiefs, sending Kansas City Nos. 32 and 164 (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). With the pick, the Eagles have selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. Lingering as one of the best available prospects for an extended stretch tonight, Campbell will join the defending … [Read more...] about Eagles Acquire No. 31, Draft Jihaad Campbell