Despite winning the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs have some holes to fill in the 2024 mock draft. After trading away L’Jarius Sneed, the team needs some help on defense and could also use an offensive tackle and a wide receiver to potentially replace Rashee Rice. With so many needs at crucial positions, Kansas City will need to make the right selections if they want to pull off the three-peat.
Note that this exercise was performed using the Pro Football Network Mock Draft Simulator. If the player was on the board when the Saints were on the clock, they were fair game. Also note that this Chiefs mock draft does not include trades.
Seven-Round Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft
First Round (32nd Overall): Adonai Mitchell, WR
Marquise Brown is a good short-term fix for the Chiefs wide receivers, but this mock draft gives the team a long-term answer at the position. Talent and need perfectly overlap here, as it would be hard to look past Mitchell even if Kansas City already had a great wide receiver. The Texas product is an athletic freak with the potential to be one of the best in the game at his position.
Adonai Mitchell NFL Draft Profile
Top-5 WR RAS (unofficial) from the 2024 Combine:
1. Adonai Mitchell, Texas (9.98)
2. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU (9.97)
3. Xavier Legette, South Carolina (9.92)
4. Rome Odunze, Washington (9.91)
5. Cornelius Johnson, Michigan (9.89)
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Second Round (64th Overall): Patrick Paul, OT
With wide receiver address, the Chiefs can now turn their attention to fixing the offensive line with the second pick in this mock draft. Weighing in at 6′-7″ and 331 pounds, Patrick Paul is a monster of a man who should be completely immovable in pass protection. While he’s not the best run blocker, that won’t be too much of an issue for Kansas City’s pass-heavy attack.
Patrick Paul NFL Draft Profile
Third Round (98th Overall): Austin Booker, EDGE
With no good cornerbacks left on the board, the Chiefs add a young, promising pass rusher. With Felix Anudike-Uzomah struggling as a rookie, the team could use another prospect like Austin Booker. Based on raw talent alone, Booker could develop into an annual 10-sack guy thanks to his insane physical gifts. However, he’s rather raw and could use a year to learn the nuances of the position.
Fourth Round (131st Overall): Dylan Laube, RB
Isiah Pacheco is the unquestioned early-down running back in this offense, but the Chiefs find a young pass-catching complement in this mock draft. Even though he comes from a smaller program, Dylan Laube has the skillset to make a name for himself in the NFL. Consistently demonstrating a strong route tree, the UNH product can provide a reliable set of hands for Mahomes while still running between the tackles when necessary.
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Fifth Round (159th Overall): Kitan Oladapo, S
The Chiefs run defense was their biggest weakness last year, and Kitan Oladapo can go a long way in fixing that issue. A traditional strong safety, the Oregon State product should make a good living blowing up running backs in the box.
Fifth Round (173th Overall): Xavier Thomas, EDGE
At this point in the Chiefs mock draft, the team will start taking the best player available and worry about fit later. While Kansas City already added Austin Booker, they double-down on edge with Xavier Thomas. While Booker is a high-ceiling, low-floor type of prospect, Thomas is the exact opposite. The Clemson product is technically sound but lacks the athleticism for an elite ceiling. He’ll be a great sub-package and situational player, but probably won’t ever turn into a starter.
Seventh Round (227th Overall): Jowon Briggs, DT
Jowon Briggs earns the honor of being the final pick in this Chiefs mock draft. Blessed with great physical strength, Briggs can hold his own in the trenches and hopefully learn a thing or two from Chris Jones over the next few years.
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