A great trip for the back-to-back defending champions. They added elite, game-changing speed with their selection of Xavier Worthy in the first round and might have found a franchise left tackle in the second round. Jared Wiley and Jaden Hicks were good pickups in Round 4 and later took a few dart throws on the offensive line. Wiley has the potential to be the Chiefs’ starting tight end after Travis Kelce moves on, showing rare movement ability for a 6-foot-4 player. Worthy, Kingsley Suamataia and Wiley could be the cornerstones of the Chiefs offense when this is all said and done.
Favorite Pick: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU (63rd overall)
This was one of the best choices in the entire design. The Chiefs were set to start Wanya Morris at left tackle, prompting them to trade for the immensely talented Suamataia. The BYU product is raw, but he is solid, incredibly strong and has an NFL-ready body to keep pass rushers away from Patrick Mahomes while he works on his technique. Suamataia has a viable All-Pro advantage. This choice was great.
Least favorite pick: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas (28th overall)
Worthy isn’t a bad pick for the Chiefs here, but his size is concerning for the NFL, even though he will be one of the fastest players in the league. Worthy’s 4.21 speed comes with a 165-pound frame. He may not have the size to be a true No. 1 receiver in the NFL, but with Mahomes throwing him the ball in the coming years, anything is possible. Worthy’s frame and weight are the biggest concerns here.
Design choices
Round 1, pick 28: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Round 2, pick 63: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Round 4, pick 131: Jared Wiley, TE, TCU
Round 4, pick 133: Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State
Round 5, pick 159: Hunter Nourzad, OL, Penn State
Round 6, pick 211: Kamal Hadden, DB, Tennessee
Round 7, pick 248: CJ Hanson, OL, Holy Cross
