The Chiefs have done a great job in identifying wide receiver talent in the last two drafts, adding Xavier Worthy in the first round as well as Rashee Rice in the second just a year prior.
Still, the Chiefs' receiver room has been a major question mark over the last few seasons. The Chiefs will be looking to add more consistent young talent to their roster this offseason and this year's draft class has a lot of talent, especially in day two. Today, Iet's look at some of the Chiefs' options at WR come April.
1. Luther Burden
Luther Burden was a former five-star recruit out of high school before he committed to Missouri prior to 2022. His commitment made Burden the second highest-rated recruit (behind Dorial Green-Beckham) Missouri has ever landed. Burden EXPLODED onto the scene in his sophomore season where he put up over 1200 yards on 86 catches. Burden has seen his stock take a hit this season after he had a significant drop this season with only 676 yards and 61 catches.
Burden was listed in my top ten to start the year but after a dip in production this season, several analysts have him falling out of the first round. He has proven to be a very skilled deep threat and in my opinion, is the best route runner in the draft. Despite his dip in production, I think it is clear that the talent is still there for Burden, and I still think he is a top-15 talent in this year's draft. If he is available at the end of the first round, the Chiefs should absolutely consider picking him up at No. 31.
2. Jayden Higgins
Jayden Higgins is one of my favorite prospects in the draft and I included him in the second round of my post combine seven-round mock draft. I fell in love with Higgins after Iowa State's second game of the season against Iowa, where Higgins dominated a fellow 2025 draft prospect, Jamari Harris. Higgins was incredibly productive in his college career with over 2,000 yards and 15 touchdowns over the last two years.
Coming out of high school, Higgins was a two-star prospect when he committed to Eastern Kentucky. After two good seasons to start his career, he hit the transfer portal and found his way to Iowa State where he has been incredible. Higgins has an elite frame, standing at six-foot-four inches, 215 pounds, and is a dominant physical threat on the outside. He also has a large route tree and good speed as he ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at the combine and looked good in the drills as well.
Higgins has been underrated his entire career as a football player but is finally getting the recognition he deserves. I have seen a general consensus around Higgins that has him going around pick 70, but I have a top-50 grade on him and think he is easily worth a second-round pick. The Chiefs will need a true outside wide receiver with physicality, and Higgins is a great jump ball guy who draws pass interference calls better than anyone in the draft. If Higgins is available, the Chiefs should consider grabbing him at No. 63 or even trading up in the second round for his talents.