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The 2025 draft proved Brett Veach still knows how to surprise Chiefs fans

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Braden Holecek

The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, but there are still some new points of adjustment after the event. New faces on each individual team, plus the roles the new players could immediately fill, are at the forefront. After taking time to look back on the draft weekend, there were still some surprises. This is especially true for a team like the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City was able to fill needs on the trenches.
The 2025 draft proved Brett Veach still knows how to surprise Chiefs fans

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

Here are three surprises that stood out from the Chiefs after their 2025 NFL Draft haul. The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, but there are still some new points of adjustment after the event. New faces on each individual team, plus the roles the new players could immediately fill, are at the forefront. After taking time to look back on the draft weekend, there were still some surprises. This is especially true for a team like the Kansas City Chiefs.
Broncos defense just turned even nastier with these draft additions

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

Denver's defense was already elite, but key draft picks Jahdae Barron and Sai'Vion Jones could push it to a new level in 2025. The 2025 NFL Draft gives each team and their fanbase added hope entering a new campaign. While Kansas City gave Chiefs fans a lot to cheer about from their own draft haul, the entire AFC West had selections that stood out. Today, we will focus on the Denver Broncos individually. Denver made waves last season, reaching the playoffs with rookie quarterback Bo Nix.
Chiefs could trim key veterans if rookie returners flash in camp

2 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

Two of the Chiefs’ 2025 draft picks bring immediate value on special teams, which could shape the final roster decisions this fall. When NFL teams assemble their draft classes, fans are excited to see if they got any steals or immediate offensive weapons. One thing that most of them do not think about, however, is how teams view the special teams ability of certain draft picks.
Jalen Royals is built to thrive in the Chiefs’ high-powered offense

2 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

The Chiefs found a perfect fit for their explosive offense in rookie wideout Jalen Royals. The Kansas City Chiefs have added another wide receiver to the pass-catching room. In the fourth round of this weekend's 2025 NFL Draft, K.C. selected Utah State's Jalen Royals. Kansas City had drafted a wide receiver in the first two rounds in three consecutive years prior. Skyy Moore has been a miss for the Chiefs' front office, but Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy both flashed as rookies in back-to-back years.
Chiefs could add serious size and strength to WR room on draft day 3

2 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

Kansas City may finally look to bolster Mahomes' targets with bigger, stronger wide receivers on Saturday. The Kansas City Chiefs have made four selections through the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft. In total, they have addressed the trenches with three of their four picks, two of those coming on the defensive line. Meanwhile, the Chiefs have selected zero offensive skill players to this point. Some Kansas City fans expected a possible running back selection.
Josh Simmons brings flexibility and firepower to Chiefs' offensive line plans

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Braden Holecek

After night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs have a new addition on offense, and it is indeed a new blocker for Patrick Mahomes. Ohio State's Josh Simmons, who was linked heavily to the Chiefs before the draft, ends up being who Kansas City loved near the end of the first round. Reactions from some Chiefs fans have been mixed. Generally, that will happen with any sort of offensive line addition. In the end, adding more protection for Mahomes is never a bad place to start.
Josh Simmons brings flexibility and firepower to Chiefs' offensive line plans

2 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

The Josh Simmons selection gives Kansas City multiple options right away when constructing 2025 offensive line. After night one of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs have a new addition on offense, and it is indeed a new blocker for Patrick Mahomes. Ohio State's Josh Simmons, who was linked heavily to the Chiefs before the draft, ends up being who Kansas City loved near the end of the first round. Reactions from some Chiefs fans have been mixed.
Why a first-round trade feels inevitable for the Chiefs in the 2025 NFL Draft

3 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

The Chiefs have notoriously traded up under GM Brett Veach. Here are reasons as to why another trade up in round one could make sense this year. The Kansas City Chiefs haven't been afraid to move around the draft board under general manager Brett Veach. Recently, we looked into the trades he and his staff have made on draft weekend since Veach assumed his current role. A key trend was that the Chiefs have never traded down on draft weekend under Veach. Could that finally happen this year? Sure.
The 4 most impactful Chiefs draft picks of the Brett Veach era

3 weeks ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Braden Holecek

Brett Veach is set to enter his eighth draft as Kansas City Chiefs general manager. With that in mind, let's look into the selections that panned out the most for him so far. General managers are judged for various reasons during their tenures leading NFL teams. But compared to most items on their to-do lists, how they fare in the NFL Draft is a major part of building a successful team. That is especially true when you have some of the highest-paid stars at a given position.