How many draft picks do the Kansas City Chiefs have in the 2025 NFL Draft? Here’s a look at how the Chiefs are situated in the current draft order and what needs they will be looking to address.
What Are the Kansas City Chiefs Draft Picks in 2025?
- Round 1, Pick 31
- Round 2, Pick 63
- Round 3, Pick 66 (from TEN)
- Round 3, Pick 95
- Round 4, Pick 133
- Round 7, Pick 226 (from CAR)
- Round 7, Pick 251*
- Round 7, Pick 256*
How Many Picks Do the Chiefs Have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Currently, the Chiefs have eight picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. They still own their picks in the first, second, third, and fourth rounds. In addition, they’ve gained four picks, a third-rounder, and a seventh-rounder via trade, as well as two seventh-round compensatory selections.
Kansas City’s extra third-round pick was gained in a trade that sent cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans. The extra seventh was gained in the trade, which sent Ihmir Smith-Marsette to the Carolina Panthers.
The Chiefs sent their sixth-round pick to the New York Jets to acquire Mecole Hardman. They also acquired a seventh-round pick in that deal but sent that to the Arizona Cardinals to acquire Cam Thomas. The Chiefs fifth-round pick belongs to Titans as part of the DeAndre Hopkins trade.
What Are the Chiefs’ Biggest Needs in 2025?
The Kansas City Chiefs season ended in the ultimate disappointment of a crushing Super Bowl loss. They have an experienced front office, so we should not expect them to overreact, but the Philadelphia Eagles highlighted some flaws in this team, especially at left tackle.
The play of 80% of their line meant that statistically, the Chiefs’ offensive line never looked like a major issue. However, the left tackle position proved to be a major issue, to the point where they moved Joe Thuney from guard. Securing someone to be a reliable left tackle has to be a priority this offseason.
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The other concern on that offensive line is the guard position. The Chiefs look set to bring Smith back on the franchise tag, but he is still a free agent next season and now they have traded away Thuney. Even if they can sign Smith to an extension, the Chiefs will want to start preparing their succession plan this offseason.
Wide receiver rounds out their offensive needs. The combination of Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy is a good one, but many of their other receivers are heading to free agency. They do not need a big investment, but a couple of guys with dependable hands who can move the chains would be a nice addition.
Defensively, their needs revolve around replacing their pending free agents. Chris Jones looks lonely on the 2025 depth chart, so they need to surround him with role players who can capitalize on the attention he draws. At safety, it is about replacing a star in Justin Reid. The dependable veteran has been a comforting presence, and they need a high-IQ player to come in and replace him.