4. Joshua Williams
Shifting to the secondary, the Chiefs are still searching for consistency at cornerback (outside of Trent McDuffie, that is).
McDuffie is the clear CB1, coming off a breakout season where he cemented himself as one of the league’s top young defenders. But after him, it’s a revolving door.
The room is crowded with serviceable, but unspectacular, options: Joshua Williams, Jaylen Watson, Kristian Fulton, and Chamarri Conner all bring something to the table, but none have separated from the pack.
Now, third-round pick Nohl Williams enters the mix, and he may quickly rise in the pecking order.
There simply won’t be enough snaps to go around. Joshua Williams had the roughest 2024 of the group and could find himself slipping down the depth chart—or off it entirely—if he doesn’t take a leap this summer.
5. Skyy Moore
Kansas City’s receiving corps is starting to resemble a track team, and Skyy Moore is in danger of falling behind in the race.
The Chiefs already have a formidable group headlined by Travis Kelce, with Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and tight end Noah Gray forming a deep supporting cast.
They added another burner in Utah State’s Jalen Royals, who ran a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and brings big-play potential to an offense loaded with speed.
That leaves Moore in a precarious spot. The former second-rounder has yet to deliver on his draft status, totaling just 43 catches for 494 yards and one touchdown over three seasons.
Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, Moore will need to shine in camp and preseason just to keep a seat at the table. If not, he may be the odd man out in a room that’s only getting faster.