KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Round 1 (No. 28 overall, from Bills) — Xavier Worthy, WR Texas: Worthy’s 4.21 speed should fill a need for K.C. following the loss of deep threats Mecole Hardman and Marquez Valdes-Scantling while complementing free agent arrival Hollywood Brown. But don’t short Worthy’s chops as a receiver after he averaged 66 catches and better than 900 yards during three seasons with the Longhorns. He’ll probably need to add to a 5-11, 165-pound build to survive in the pros.
Round 2 (63, from 49ers) — Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU: Could get a shot at what’s essentially a vacant left tackle job with 2023 starter Donovan Smith unsigned. Suamataia might also be a valuable swing option given the struggles of RT Jawaan Taylor last season.
Round 4 (131) — Jared Wiley, TE, TCU: The 6-foot-6, 249-pound Wiley has 4.6 speed in the 40-yard dash. That combination of athleticism along with reliable hands (one drop in 59 career games) makes him a potential rotational tight end early on. His competitiveness in blocking situations is a good sign he can develop into a contributor with Kansas City’s infrastructure.
Round 4 (133, compensatory selection from Bills) — Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State: Hicks was the top safety on some draft boards thanks to his fantastic tape and solid size. He can fit in any scheme and will be an asset for Steve Spagnuolo and company to develop into a starter.
Round 5 (159, from Cowboys) — Hunter Nourzad, C, Penn State: Nourzad started at right tackle, left guard and right guard before moving to center in his final season at Penn State. His strength is solid but not overwhelming; he uses his smarts and technique to stay in position. K.C. could develop him to back up all three interior offensive line positions.
Round 6 (211, compensatory selection from 49ers) — Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee: He lacks top-end speed but the coverage skills are there and ball production as well.
Round 7 (248, from Bills) — C.J. Hanson, G, Holy Cross: He started 38 games at right guard in college and his quickness in the run game provides a solid foundation.