The 2024 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror. After a flurry of selections from April 25 to April 27, 257 players were selected to join the NFL.
With that, we give you our full recap of the Kansas City Chiefs‘ draft, with analysis on every selection the team made during the weekend and an in-depth look at their top pick.
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2024 Draft Picks
- 1 (28): WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
- 2 (63): T Kingsley Suamataia, BYU
- 4 (131): TE Jared Wiley, TCU
- 4 (133): S Jaden Hicks, Washington State
- 5 (159): C Hunter Nourzad, Penn State
- 6 (211): CB Kamal Hadden, Tennessee
- 7 (248): G C.J. Hanson, Holy Cross
Worthy — Kansas City trades up to select the fastest player in combine history. Worthy, owner of the 4.21-second 40-yard dash, gives Patrick Mahomes the most explosive outside threat he’s had since the departure of Tyreek Hill. However, However, Worthy earned PFF receiving grades in the low 70s in each of the last two years, and there are concerns about his 172-pound frame. It’s a gamble by a Chiefs organization looking to make their offense more aggressive.
Suamataia — The Chiefs trade up one spot to select Suamataia, who could be their new starting left tackle. Suamataia has experience on both sides of the line. He posted an 80.9 PFF pass-blocking grade on the right side in 2022 and an 86.1 PFF pass-blocking grade on the left side in 2023. Protecting Patrick Mahomes is a top priority, and Suamataia can help that cause.
Wiley —The Kansas City Chiefs continue to supply Patrick Mahomes with weapons in the 2024 NFL Draft. Wiley is a very, very reliable option in the passing game. His eight receiving touchdowns ranked tied for first among FBS tight ends last year, while his 308 yards after the catch ranked eighth. The Chiefs’ tight end room is legit.
Hicks — The Chiefs continue to stack up extremely productive defensive backs in the NFL Draft. Hicks, a standout at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, possesses rare movement ability in the back end. Hicks earned an 83.0 coverage grade in 2023; he is a smart player who will fit in extremely well with a DB room that is already loaded with young, hungry talent.
Nourzad — Nourzad is a high-floor center prospect who fits into most NFL offenses and should provide some nice depth to the Chiefs’ talented interior offensive line. Nourzad has put up some shaky grades in pass protection for Penn State over the last several seasons, but he earned a 77.0 run-blocking grade in 2023.
Hadden — Hadden struggles in run support and press coverage, but there’s enough there to work with that it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him make it in the NFL. He earned a 90.4 PFF coverage grade, including a 90.9 zone-coverage grade in 2023.
Hanson — Hanson was a better run blocker than a pass blocker, earning a 71.5 PFF run-blocking grade compared to a 63.5 PFF pass-blocking grade. The step up in competition level will be steep for Hanson, so the preseason will be key for him.
DRAFT GRADE: B+
Rookie Spotlight: WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
Strengths
- Functional NFL speed, not just a straight-line sprinter. He can vary his speeds to still be an efficient route runner while operating at high speeds.
- Elite vertical threat.
- Elite explosiveness and acceleration when changing direction.
- Good deep tracking ability — can adjust when ball placement goes awry.
- Lightning-quick footwork when releasing off the LOS.
Weaknesses
- Struggles to separate against physical coverage.
- Can get locked up against a good press corner who gets hands on him early (he got locked up by Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson).
- Does not use his hands to fight off defenders when he attempts to run by them vertically.
- Strength is a consistent concern with his game, especially in regard to his catch reliability.
The bottom line
Worthy must be identified pre-snap in all situations due to how easily he can take a pass to the house if not accounted for. If he can get stronger and learn to be a better hand fighter with defenders, he can be an impact pass catcher as a WR2/3.
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