4 First-Round Tackles the Chiefs Can Draft Following Latest Rumors
By Joe Summers
4. Kingsley Suamataia - BYU
Recent reports suggested the Chiefs are honing in on selecting Kingsley Suamataia out of BYU, who shares a college connection with Andy Reid and already had a top-30 visit with Kansas City.
Suamataia is considered a potential early second-round prospect and might be looked at as a reach if the Chiefs took him at No. 32, but there's no denying his ability and sheer physical traits. He's 6'5", 326 LB with solid arm length and experience at both left and right tackle, giving him the versatility that Reid craves.
The cousin of Lions' All-Pro Penei Sewell, Suamataia moves well in space and his explosiveness lends itself well to Kansas City's offensive scheme.
Kingsley Suamataia - OT, BYU, No 78
— Zack Eisen (@zackeisen21) April 24, 2024
- elite athlete with a well-built frame
- easy movement ability to cover up the arc
- explosive first step to get into his sets
- powerful, upper body strength
- grip strength and pop in his hands
- ready-made run blocker, moves well in space pic.twitter.com/5wGRQ7Usrn
I've been on an island over the last month, but I believe Suamataia is who the Chiefs ultimately wind up picking. He reportedly had a great official visit and impressed the team's brass, and he projects as the sort of prospect who can adjust to whatever new wrinkles the offense requires as new personnel require changes.
The Chiefs have stayed ahead of the competition by adjusting when necessary. Suamataia allows the coaching staff the flexibility to flip strategies and I love the idea of pairing him with Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, and Jawaan Taylor.
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