The Kansas City Chiefs' most important selection in the 2025 NFL draft won't necessarily be made in Round 1, and general manager Brett Veach will need to utilize every asset at his disposal to get the team back to the Super Bowl next season. Even as the reigning AFC champions, Kansas City's roster is far from complete after free agency. The Chiefs have needs on both sides of the ball, particularly in the trenches, where the
Philadelphia Eagles dominated Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX.
Round 1, Pick 31: Minnesota Golden Gophers OL Aireontae Ersery
Ersery might not be ready to start for Kansas City as a rookie, so this pick could backfire on the Chiefs' front office in the short term. But the former Golden Gopher has
all the attributes that scouts look for in elite tackle prospects , and his tape alone is enough to warrant a first-round pick.
The Chiefs can't afford to miss their chance to add a defensive lineman early in this draft, and while Farmer wasn't the most decorated pass-rusher in this class,
his versatility would be a boon for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo . Paired with Chris Jones, Farmer would get a chance to learn from the best and develop into Kansas City's next sack-master.
Round 3, Pick 66: TCU Horned Frogs WR Jack Bech
If Bech is still on the board here, the
Chiefs shouldn't hesitate to pick him up as some much-needed reinforcement for a receiving corps that will need to reinvent itself next season. With Bech in the mix, Kansas City's front office can turn its attention to the Chiefs' defense with its final pick on Day 2.
Round 3, Pick 95: Texas Longhorns DB Andrew Mukuba
Mukuba is exactly the kind of ball hawk that Kansas City's defense desperately needs, and it would be an absolute gift to the Chiefs if he were to fall this far in Round 3. By picking up Mukuba here, Kansas City could make a huge stride in its effort to force more turnovers.
