KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Round 1 (No. 21 overall, from Patriots) – Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington: The latest in a long line of quality Huskies corners, he has 4.4 speed, elite cover skills, smarts and the versatility to play in just about any scheme. K.C., which moved up for McDuffie, lost Charvarius Ward and Mike Hughes in free agency and desired more corner help given all the offense that’s migrated to the AFC West.
Round 1 (30) – George Karlaftis, DE, Purdue: Karlaftis could do damage breaking in on passing downs and augmenting a rush led by DE Frank Clark and DT Chris Jones. In two full seasons for the Boilermakers, Karlaftis compiled 13 sacks, 32 QB hits and 64 hurries. Maybe in a year, he’s ready to replace Clark and his $21 million salary for 2023.
Round 2 (54, from Patriots) – Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan: He is a quick, shifty type who can operate out wide or from the slot and broke an FBShigh 26 tackles last season. Moore also produces at a prodigious level (95 catches for 1,292 yards and 10 TDs in 2021) and will have to do so as a pro.
Round 2 (62) – Bryan Cook, S, Cincinnati: He might inherit the unenviable task of replacing free agent Tyrann Mathieu. Cook lines up everywhere but is especially good in coverage.
Round 3 (103, special compensatory) – Leo Chenal, LB, Wisconsin: All-Big Ten performer who can get to quarterbacks and running backs with aplomb. Had eight sacks, 181⁄2 TFLs in 2021.
Round 4 (135) – Joshua Williams, CB, Fayetteville State
Round 5 (145, from Lions through Broncos and Seahawks) – Darian Kinnard, OT, Kentucky
Round 7 (243, from Raiders through Patriots) – Jaylen Watson, CB, Washington State
Round 7 (251) – Isaih Pacheco, RB, Rutgers
Round 7 (259, compensatory) – Nazeeh Johnson, S, Marshall
Grade: B
They got a heavy return from Miami in the Tyreek Hill blockbuster. K.C. emphasized the other side of the ball. If the Chiefs are lucky, more will mean more.