NEWSLETTER
The Kansas City Chiefs are once again heading into the draft as Super Bowl champs. Take a look at the complete list of 2024 NFL Draft picks for the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs 2024 NFL Draft Picks
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up from no. 32 overall to no. 28 overall in round 1. They have a total of 8 selections in the 2024 NFL Draft. Take a look at the complete list of draft picks for KC.
Chiefs Potential Round 1 Targets
Two of the Chiefs’ biggest needs to address in the draft come at offensive line and wide receiver. The team didn’t have a 1,000-yard receiver in 2023 and needs to add a nice compliment to TE Travis Kelce to open up the offense.
A few options at wide receiver at the end of the first round include a talented pair of wideouts from Texas. Adonai Mitchell or Xavier Worthy could be a great playmaking option for Patrick Mahomes on the outside.
There are also several solid offensive lineman prospects the Chiefs could scoop up if available. These include OT Jordan Morgan from Arizona or OT Kingsley Suamataia from BYU. They both would be great options to add depth to the Chiefs’ offensive line which needs long-term options to protect Mahomes.
Chiefs 2023 NFL Draft Selections
In 2023, the Chiefs selected Felix Anudike-Uzomah in the first round and he ended up playing in 17 games as a rookie and recording 14 tackles with 0.5 sacks. Rashee Rice, the team’s second-round pick, ended up leading the squad in TD catches. Take a look at the rest of Kansas City’s picks from last year’s draft.
| Round | Selection |
|---|---|
| Round 1, Pick 31 | Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE | Kansas State |
| Round 2, Pick 55 | Rashee Rice, WR | SMU |
| Round 3, Pick 92 | Wanya Morris, OT | Oklahoma |
| Round 4, Pick 119 | Chamarri Conner, CB | Virginia Tech |
| Round 5, Pick 166 | BJ Thompson, EDGE | Stephen F. Austin |
| Round 6, Pick 194 | Keondre Coburn, DT | Texas |
| Round 7, Pick 250 | Nic Jones, CB | Ball State |
2024 NFL Draft Date and Schedule
The 2024 NFL Draft gets started on Thursday, April 25 at 8 pm ET. Check out the full schedule for the event which spans 3 days and covers 7 rounds of draft picks.
| Date | Rounds | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 25 | 1st | 8 pm ET |
| Friday, April 26 | 2nd-3rd | 7 pm ET |
| Saturday, April 27 | 4th-7th | Noon ET |
Chiefs 2023 Season Recap
The Kansas City Chiefs went 11-6 in the regular season before winning four straight games in the playoffs to claim their second straight Lombardi Trophy. The Chiefs beat the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII 25-22 in overtime thanks to a game-winning touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Mecole Hardman.
Patrick Mahomes had his worst regular season as a pro with just 27 touchdown passes and a rating of 92.6 but he was elite in the playoffs when it mattered. Mahomes threw just 1 interception and completed almost 70% of his passes during the playoff run.
Isiah Pacheco paced the backfield with 935 yards and 7 touchdowns while Travis Kelce was the top pass-catching option with 93 receptions for 984 yards. Rashee Rice led the team with 7 touchdown catches for an offense that was 15th in points and 9th in total yards.
On defense, the Chiefs were exceptional in 2023 as they ranked 2nd in points against and total yards. Trent McDuffie was a shutdown corner in the secondary as he recorded 7 pass deflections on his way to an All-Pro season. Chris Jones was All-Pro on the defensive line as he had 13 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks on the year.
George Karlaftis III also recorded a double-digit sack season as he had 10.5 sacks and forced a fumble for KC. Safety Justin Reid had 95 tackles to lead the team and recorded 3 sacks along with an interception on the year.
