Chiefs FIRST Rd Picks at #9 & #29 in the Locked On NFL Mock Draft

Kansas City Chiefs face draft-night dilemmas as top edge rushers and wide receiver prospects fly off the board early. Can Brett Veach’s strategy and keen evaluations keep Kansas City in Super Bowl contention with challenging picks at No. 9 and No. 29? Chris Clark and Ryan Tracy break down the Locked On NFL Mock Draft results, with insight into selections like Malik Delaine at cornerback and Malachi Lawrence at edge, while weighing trade-up scenarios and the potential risks of waiting to address vital needs. Key topics include the run on Ohio State standouts like Arvell Reese and Carnell Tate, reaction to the Dallas Cowboys’ aggressive draft tactics, and what the Chiefs’ offensive line priorities—possibly Monroe Freeling or Fano—mean for protecting Patrick Mahomes. Could Kansas City land true first-round value or be forced into fallback options? Find out why this draft might force the Chiefs to get creative in pursuit of another AFC crown.