Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has been busy this offseason, retooling the roster for a potential Super Bowl three-peat. Next step: the 2024 NFL Draft.
However, I gave Veach a much-needed vacation and took over the controls by using the Pro Football Network Mock Draft Simulator‘s brand-new multi-user experience with fellow PFN analysts.
Kansas City Chiefs 2024 NFL Draft Picks
Where selections were made varies significantly from the Chiefs’ current slate of draft picks, as I was a bit more aggressive with trades than Veach might be. First, I moved out of the first round (down two slots) with PFN NFL Analyst Dakota Randall, who was managing the New England Patriots.
Then, I traded up in front of PFN Cincinnati Bengals Reporter Jay Morrison in Round 2 to secure the services of a player who will vastly improve the offense.
And, in a deal with Deputy Editor of NFL Scouting Cam Mellor, who ran the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I maneuvered back into Round 3 for L’Jarius Sneed’s long-term replacement.
- Round 2, Pick 34 (from NE): Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
- Round 2, Pick 48 (from JAX): Ladd McConkney, WR, Georgia
- Round 3, Pick 92 (from TB): Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
- Round 5, Pick 159: Mohamed Kamara, EDGE, Colorado State
- Round 5, Pick 173: Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona
- Round 7, Pick 227: Anim Dankwah, OT, Howard
Chiefs 7-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft
Round 2, Pick 34 (From NE): Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Trade: Chiefs receive pick Nos. 34 and 137; Patriots receive pick No. 32
I would’ve selected Byron Murphy II at No. 32, but moving down just two spots was a no-brainer with the Pats offering a fourth-round pick. The Chiefs re-signed Chris Jones to a massive contract, and it’s time to reward him with the running mate he’s longed for.
Murphy can wreak game plans by generating pressure up the middle, and with Jones next to him, guards and centers will be waving the white flag.
Round 2, Pick 48 (From JAX): Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
Trade: Chiefs receive pick No. 48; Jaguars receive pick Nos. 64 and 95, and a 2025 fourth-rounder
The Giants took Xavier Legette at No. 47, and the Bengals were eyeing the position at No. 49, necessitating a trade-up to land Ladd McConkey. Yet, the Georgia pass catcher will prove the deal was worth it, as the Chiefs don’t have his skill set on the roster.
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Hollywood Brown is a much-needed deep threat, and Rashee Rice is one of the best yards-after-the-catch weapons in the league. But Kansas City needs a third receiver who can create separation in man coverage, moving the chains and taking pressure off Travis Kelce on key downs.
Round 3, Pick 92 (From TB): Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
Trade: Chiefs receive pick No. 92; Buccaneers receive pick Nos. 131 and 137, and a 2025 fifth-rounder
With NFL Draft Analyst Ian Cummings picking for the San Francisco 49ers at No. 94 and corners coming off the board, I had to barter my way to snipe a player defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo would love in his secondary: Khyree Jackson.
Trent McDuffie is the unquestioned CB1, and Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams are solid CB3/4s who can survive when called upon. But at just under 6’4″ with nearly 33″ arms and quantifiable athleticism, Jackson can shut down an entire side of the field with more refinement.
Round 5, Pick 159: Mohamed Kamara, EDGE, Colorado State
In reality, Mohamed Kamara likely won’t fall this far in the 2024 NFL Draft, but 31 other teams’ loss is the Chiefs’ gain in this 2024 NFL Mock Draft. The Colorado State EDGE has racked up 29 sacks in the last three years, using his natural leverage at 6’1″ to his advantage.
At that size, he’s more of a pass-rush specialist than a three-down player, but Kamara’s get-off, speed to power, endless motor, and sheer explosiveness make him dangerous off the edge.
Round 5, Pick 173: Tanner McLachlan, TE, Arizona
Tanner McLachlan earned a 9.41 Relative Atheltic Score (RAS) primarily due to a 4.61 40-yard dash and 35″ vertical jump at 6’5″ and 244 pounds. He’s quietly played well the last two years at Arizona, hauling in 79 passes for 984 yards and six touchdowns.
Is he Travis Kelce? No, but neither is anyone else.
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What McLachlan brings is an athletic build with experience as a receiving weapon, which you can never have enough of in the TE room.
Round 7, Pick 227: Anim Dankwah, OT, Howard
At almost 6’8″ and over 350 pounds, Anim Dankwah is a sentient mountain. His frame is suffocating, forcing pass rushers to take the long way to the QB. Dankwah moves well for his size, but he’s a raw prospect coming from an FCS program — he’ll need time to round into form.
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