The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII with the help of their 2022 NFL draft class. A whopping nine draft picks played snaps, with four drawing starts in the big game.
For Kansas City, the draft will become ever more vital as they get deeper into Patrick Mahomes’ contract. They must continue finding young talent to contribute early in their careers to keep their window open in a competitive AFC conference.
With less than two weeks until the draft, all 32 NFL teams are closing in on their choices before heading to Kansas City. The free agency period rolls on, with plans changing for several clubs in multiple recent mock drafts.
Here’s a look at the latest mock drafts and who analysts have sent to the Chiefs in the first round: