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The Kansas City Chiefs are entering the offseason with more questions than answers after their brutal loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
Though star quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ job is safe, virtually every other position on Kansas City’s roster needs an upgrade, and general manager Brett Veach will have some difficult decisions to make, particularly in the 2025 NFL draft.
The Chiefs’ success was fun to watch during the season but came at the expense of draft position.
Kansas City is set to make the penultimate pick in the first round and will have to wait to make their selections while other teams snatch up the most highly coveted prospects.
Check out this full seven-round mock draft made by Ben Rolfe of Pro Football Network in which the Chiefs reinforce their trenches on both sides of the ball before picking high-ceiling players late in the draft:
Round 1, Pick 31: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
“The Chiefs were exposed in the trenches on both sides of the ball in Super Bowl 59, and they are set for a potential exodus on their defensive line this offseason. It would not surprise me if they trade dup to secure a top-tier left tackle on draft day after the woes of that position. If not, then a dominant partner for Chris Jones is the next best thing.
Walter Nolen is a high-upside talent with flashes of dominance, but he struggles with consistency. He’s a disruptive force at his best, overwhelming quarterbacks and ball carriers. However, he can also disappear for stretches, seemingly reacting a step too slowly. Playing next to Jones should help free him up to be at his best in one-on-ones, while learning from a true star at the position.”
Round 2, Pick 63: Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia
“Assuming that the Chiefs cannot bring back the highly effective Trey Smith this offseason, they need a new option to partner Joe Thuney and Creed Humphrey on the interior of the offensive line. Tate Ratledge would potentially fit that mold as a powerful blocker who is also known for his mobility.
The big plus for Ratledge is that he is a fully developed option with starting experience. Therefore, he could be a plug-and-play option to replace Smith without too much of a drop-off in performance in either the pass or run game.”
Round 3, Pick 66: Savion Williams, WR, TCU
“The Chiefs kind of made do with their wide receivers this year after Rashee Rice got hurt. They traded for DeAndre Hopkins, but that did not bear fruit, and they ended up relying on JuJu Smith-Schuster alongside Xavier Worthy. Rice should be back for the start of next season, but they still need a third reliable option, with the majority of their depth set to be free agents this offseason.
Savion Williams didn’t have the ideal opportunity to showcase his full potential in TCU’s 2024 offense. His rare blend of size and athleticism makes him one of the most intriguing prospects in this class. Williams would bring something different to the table for this offense alongside the playmaking abilities of Rice and Worthy, making for a fascinating trio in 11 personnel.”
