The wide receiver position has been one of the spots that a few mock drafts have the Chiefs addressing in the first round. It’s possibly because this is in fact a deep class in terms of receiver talent.
The free agency departure of Sammy Watkins and the return of Demarcus Robinson on a one-year deal leaves the Chiefs with Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman as the only wideouts on the roster beyond 2022. There are a handful of intriguing options that might grab the brass ring and become a reliable contributor. Guys like Byron Pringle, Antonio Callaway, Tajae Sharpe, and Jody Fortson are all capable of earning significant playing time.
There is little doubt that Brett Veach will add to the receiver room at some point in the draft, but where exactly it’ll happen remains a bit foggy. Here’s a look at some of the players they could consider adding in each round of the 2021 NFL draft: