After a heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl 59, it has been a busy summer for the Kansas City Chiefs. Battling the potential retirement of Travis Kelce to start the offseason, the closest team to a three-peat in Super Bowl history had tough decisions to make up and down the roster.
Kansas City has been hard at work with new talent coming in at seemingly every position. Now, the next step to retooling the roster is an area the Chiefs have recently excelled in under the current regime: acing the NFL Draft.
Here’s what the latest mock draft from PFSN believes will be the direction Kansas City takes. They begin the 2025 NFL Draft by solidifying the offensive and defensive trenches, according to PFSN’s Ian Cummings.
31) Josh Conerly Jr., OL, Oregon
“Josh Conerly Jr. has been rising throughout the process, and now he’s viewed almost across the board as a Round 1 tackle. He’s athletic, has good lean mass and proportional length, brings solid knee bend and proactive hands, and he’s rangy in the run game,” Cummings said.
“The Kansas City Chiefs met with Conerly at the NFL Combine and could have a vision for him as a long-term starter. He fills some of the technical criteria that past Chiefs selections at OT have lacked, and he could play guard in the short term alongside Jaylon Moore.”
63) Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
“Alfred Collins doesn’t just eat space, he devours it. A double-team magnet at 6’6″, 332 pounds, he can free up Chris Jones and others to feast on mismatches,” Cummings said.
He has untapped potential that could make him a nightmare in the coming years. But, as he currently stands, it will take a while before he can be a consistent performer. He’s not a Week 1 starter. Instead, Kansas City has to rely on its culture of defensive excellence to bring the best out of him.
66) Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
“Xavier Watts should not have fallen this far, but as usual, the Chiefs are the beneficiaries. Watts is instinctive, fluid, and a two-phase playmaker of the highest caliber,” Cummings said.
Losing Justin Reid was a major blow, and they needed to fill the void. Watts can be a good consolation prize with immediate starter capabilities. Instincts, ball skills, and the ability to play from sideline to sideline are all major positives for Watts. His playmaking makes him a valuable get for the Chiefs’ defense.
95) Cameron Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
“Cameron Skattebo’s lacking vertical speed may drop him on some boards, but he has the vision, footwork, grueling physicality, and pass-game versatility to earn Andy Reid’s eye,” Cummings said.
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Relying on Kareem Hunt — or whatever version of Isiah Pacheco shows up — might not be the best contingency plan for Kansas City. As a result, Skattebo could surface as the perfect RB2, especially after a remarkable performance at the NFL Combine. He also tallied 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns during his final collegiate season.
133) Trade Alert: Chiefs Acquire George Pickens
Cummings has the Chiefs brokering a deal with an AFC rival in Round 4 by sending the 133rd pick to Pittsburgh in exchange for Steelers receiver George Pickens. While Pickens hasn’t requested a trade, there have been plenty of rumors of him moving on after the Steelers traded for DK Metcalf. Pickens is due a contract extension in 2026.
226) Brandon George, LB, Pittsburgh
A top-30 visit for Kansas City was part of their due process. Branndon George is a highly skilled player who can be depended on to make plays and not miss tackles.
If he’s available this deep in the pool, the 6-foot-3, 246-pounder should be an absolute necessity for Kansas City to grab. George is able to force turnovers and hold his own in coverage, meaning he could be a dependable starter for the Chiefs for years to come.
251) LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado
Call him the Kadarius Toney replacement at your own peril. But, in all seriousness, LaJohntay Wester should immediately be doubly useful as a punt returner, with the added ability to move the chains as a slot receiver.
With ample playmaking and the elusiveness to make defenders miss, he would be a smart addition to a relatively roles-defined wide receiver room in Kansas City.
257) Mose Vavao, OL, Fresno State
The Chiefs’ final pick also took a top-30 visit with Kansas City, so it’s likely that Mose Vavao remains high on their radar. The 6-foot-3, 317-pounder is solid in both passing and running situations. He might not be ready to be a starter for Kansas City right away, but look for him to become a valuable depth piece on the offensive line for years to come.
