Round 2 (Pick 63) - Jonah Savaiinaea, Offensive Lineman, Arizona
Jonah Savaiinaea has been a guy I have been talking about for the Chiefs all offseason. Savaiinaea is a MASSIVE man who came in at six-feet-four inches, 324 lbs, and 33 7/8 inch arms at the combine, hitting every benchmark to be an NFL tackle. His immense talent shows up on film, and his successful career playing both guard and tackle at a high level makes him a great fit in Kansas City.
Coming into the offseason, I felt the biggest need for the Chiefs was on the offensive line due to the potential departure of Trey Smith and struggles at left tackle. But to Brett Veach's credit, he did a great job putting together a solid group for 2024, but I think there is still some work to be done.
On film, Savaiinaea is a nasty, violent run blocker who uses his huge frame to dominate opposing linemen with elite power in the run game. He has very impressive movement skills for a guy of his size and uses his longer arms well to keep guys away from his chest.
Kansas City will give Savaiinaea a chance to compete with Kingsley Suamataia for the left guard spot, as well as provide him with a chance to earn a starting tackle spot in 2026. With Jawaan Taylor's struggles, as well as the inexperience of Jaylon Moore, there are no guarantees that the Chiefs front will be successful. Adding a potential contributor early is a must in my opinion, and if they can land Jonah Savaiinaea on day two, I would be more than satisfied.
Round 3 (Pick 66) - Dylan Sampson, Running Back, Tennessee
Sampson is a guy who has not had his name come up anywhere near enough throughout the NFL draft process this offseason. Sampson displays a great skill set in every facet of the game and is a polished player who will make an impact immediately when he enters the league.
With his proven skillset as a runner, Sampson is all over the film, displaying incredible burst out of the backfield and the vision to hit the gaps hard to get to the next level. In the pass game, he is a willing and capable blocker who has a good frame to stand up rushers, while also having the movement skills to run routes and get open.
If his 1,400-yard season doesn't say it enough, Sampson is great with the ball and his hands and is arguably even better without it. He has a polished skill set that allows him to remain on the field at all times, which is exactly what the Chiefs should be looking for.
I have Sampson sitting at No. 49 on my Chiefs top 50 board, and he is one of my favorite options for the team on Day Two. Pick 66 feels like a good spot for the Chiefs to take their favorite remaining running back in this year's class, and while many have Sampson around pick 75, I would not mind KC reaching a little bit for their favorite back in the class.