The Kansas City Chiefs have the 31st pick in the NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 24 in Green Bay. The Chiefs own eight total picks in the seven-round draft.

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About the Chiefs

The Chiefs were just one victory from becoming the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City has reached the Super Bowl five times in the past six years, winning three Vince Lombardi Trophies. Several prominent members — Mahomes, Reid, tight end Travis Kelce, pass rusher Chris Jones, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and kicker Harrison Butker — are future Hall of Famers. This year, the Chiefs have eight draft picks, including two in the third round.

Scouting the decision-makers

Veach, who has been the general manager since July 2017, leads the draft efforts. Veach and his personnel staff have done a nice job finding several prospects who can play well under Reid and Spagnuolo. In past drafts, Veach has been aggressive in pulling off trades. He often targets prospects who are young, durable and offer plenty of upside.

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Chiefs’ key positions of need

Pass rusher: One of the most underrated parts of the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX was how disappointing the pass rush was. Don’t be surprised if Veach adds youth and talent around Jones and defensive ends George Karlaftis and Charles Omenihu. Entering the draft, the Chiefs have just five defensive tackles, none of whom are on a rookie contract. Adding another player who can learn and develop next to Jones would help.

Offensive tackle: Depending on how the first round plays out, the Chiefs could consider a tackle. Even though they signed Jaylon Moore to a two-year deal in free agency to be their starting left tackle, they could find a developmental prospect for either side of the offensive line. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor is unlikely to remain on the roster in 2026. The team could save $20 million by releasing him next year with $7.4 million in dead money, according to Over the Cap.

Running back: The Chiefs need a young, dynamic running back to pair with starter Isiah Pacheco to generate more production from their rushing attack. Mahomes accounted for 72.5 percent of the offense’s yards last season, the most of any NFL quarterback. Another reason the Chiefs should consider selecting a running back, perhaps as early as Day 2 of the draft, is that they don’t have a capable player at the position under contract for the 2026 season.

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