The Kansas City Chiefs have had a busy offseason as they enter another era of the Patrick Mahomes reign.
With a wave of unrestricted free agents hitting the market, Kansas City was forced to make some tough roster decisions. They couldn’t keep everyone, but they’ve done enough at key positions to remain confident heading into next season.
That said, there’s still plenty of work to do.
After getting steamrolled by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs hold the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are five dream first-round targets for Kansas City.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, DE, Boston College
One of Kansas City’s biggest needs is on the edge. Charles Omenihu remains a free agent, and whether he returns or signs elsewhere is still up in the air.
Regardless of Omenihu’s future, Donovan Ezeiruaku would be a strong addition to the Chiefs’ front seven.
After a disappointing junior season at Boston College, Ezeiruaku exploded in 2024, racking up 16.5 sacks, 21 tackles for loss, and 80 total tackles. Talk about a breakout campaign.
While he lacks the ideal size teams covet in edge rushers, he makes up for it with length, strength, and relentless effort. His motor never stops running—he hunts quarterbacks with the kind of reckless abandon usually reserved for someone chasing a Black Friday deal.
That same all-out mentality, however, can also be his downfall. He sometimes overruns plays or takes himself out of position by being overly aggressive. But if there’s any team that can refine his raw talent without dulling his fire, it’s the Chiefs.
Ezeiruaku would bring an instant spark to a pass rush that could use another dynamic disruptor. If he’s still on the board at No. 31, Kansas City should be all over him.