Kansas City Chiefs v New England Patriots

Do you really need an explanation? Considering the Chiefs traded up 17 spots to get a guy who would end up winning a MVP and Super Bowl within the following three seasons, this is on the shortlist of history’s best draft picks, regardless of round or position.

In the conversation: Terrell Suggs (2003), Stephon Gilmore (2012).(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)