Chiefs 7-Round NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Solidifying the Dynasty

The Chiefs have made several major moves over the last few weeks, notably trading away star CB L'Jarius Sneed and signing 1,000-yard WR Hollywood Brown to solidify the wide receiver room.

While Kansas City still needs to address a few positions, there are no glaring needs that force them to take a particular position in the early rounds. Brett Veach can let the draft fall to him, and that's exactly what he'll do in this latest 2024 NFL mock draft.

Our first mock had the Chiefs finding a potential Chris Jones replacement in the first round, though that's no longer necessary. Let's go through a full seven-round mock using the Pro Football Network simulator.

Chiefs 7-Round NFL Mock Draft

1. Kingsley Suamataia - OT, BYU (Pick 32)

Kingsley Suamataia was brought in on an official visit with the Chiefs and the BYU standout tackle makes a lot of sense for Kansas City. 2023 starting left tackle Donovan Smith is not on a roster and while third-round rookie Wanya Morris fared well in spot starts, he doesn't have the same long-term upside that Suamataia does.

The 6'5", 326 LB former five-star recruit has two years of starting experience and exceptional physical tools. He'd be a logical fit in Andy Reid's scheme and even reached 21.5 MPH during his freshman year.

Suamataia surrendered no sacks in 632 snaps as a right tackle in 2022 before switching to the left side in 2023 and giving up just two in 644 snaps. The cousin of Lions' star Penei Sewell, Suamataia is a player who could develop into the Chiefs' long-term answer at either the right or left side.

His unique blend of size and quickness along with immense potential should make him a first or early second-round pick. It's tempting to go with a wide receiver here and someone like Georgia WR Ladd McConkey could be an option.

That being said, I couldn't resist potentially solidifying the offensive line for years to come given the overall depth at WR in the 2024 class.

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2. Ricky Pearsall - WR, Florida (Pick 64)

Ricky Pearsall has been one of the biggest risers in the pre-draft process at the WR position after running a blazing 4.41 40-yard dash while showcasing exciting measurables and adept route-running ability.

After averaging 20 cards per catch in 2022, Pearsall caught 65 passes for 965 yards (14.8 yards per catch) with four TDs at Florida in 2023. His sure hands and proficient separation would give Kansas City a strong foundational piece at the position, especially as a complement to Travis Kelce, Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice.

Pearsall's film is filled with great catches and ball-tracking. After the Chiefs led the NFL in dropped passes (44) and struggled to track deep balls from Patrick Mahomes, Pearsall would inject a breath of fresh air into the offense.

It's possible he'd be the best on the team at making contested catches from day one. He showed a knack for creative route-running and going off-script too, which we already know Mahomes has made legendary by improvising with Kelce.

After locking in a potential franchise tackle in round one, snagging a reliable contributor like Pearsall at a position of need in round two would be a home run.

3. Christian Mahogany - OG, Boston College (Pick 95)

I wanted to go defense here, though the Chiefs have invested heavily at the top of the draft in recent years on that side of the ball and it's hard to pass up on a player with Christian Mahogany's potential.

The 6'3", 314 LB was a three-year starter at Boston College and plays with a tenacious mean streak. He'll remind Chiefs Kingdom of Trey Smith, which is critical given the latter is a free agent next season. It feels unlikely that Kansas City can keep both Smith and Creed Humphrey, so I see Mahogany as a potential Smith replacement long-term.

Mahogany does need to improve his technique and footwork after succeeding using his sheer strength and physicality. That's why drafting him here makes sense for the Chiefs, as he'll have time to learn the finer points of the position while developing behind two of the NFL's best guards in Smith and Joe Thuney.

His bruising mentality and fierce work ethic give Mahogany the chance to turn into a multi-year, quality starter on the offensive line.

Getting to learn in an organization like the Chiefs, known for excellent offensive line coaching, makes this a perfect fit in the third round.

4. Jaden Hicks - S, Washington State (Pick 131)

Jaden Hicks is one of the most versatile secondary prospects in this draft class and was a star for the Washington State Cougars. With experience in several alignments and the ability to play on special teams as well, Hicks could become a multi-faceted weapon for the Chiefs.

Over the last two seasons as a starter for the Cougars, Hicks recorded 155 tackles, 10 deflected passes, 3.5 sacks, three interceptions and a pair of TDs. The Chiefs could develop him into a long-term Justin Reid replacement, though he could immediately make a contribution in Mike Edwards' place.

Dane Brugler of The Athletic has Hicks ranked as his top safety in the entire class. The opportunity to land a player of that caliber in the fourth round doesn't come often and I'm crossing my fingers that Brett Veach will have a chance to snag the Washington State standout.

After trading away L'Jarius Sneed, the Chiefs need a versatile playmaker in the secondary. Hicks, Reid and Trent McDuffie would form one of the most physical secondary trios in the league as the organization tries to win a third straight Super Bowl.

5. M.J. Devonshire - CB, Pittsburgh (Pick 159)

I had the Chiefs taking M.J. Devonshire with their second fifth-round pick in my initial mock draft, though he's rising a bit on draft boards and I don't want to risk missing out on a long-term option at cornerback. Brett Veach makes a living on finding late-round values at the position and Devonshire could be next in line.

A two-year starter at Pittsburgh after transferring from Kentucky, Devonshire quickly made a name for himself by making timely plays and showing a knack for the ball. He had seven interceptions and three TDs as a Panther, serving as a quality punt returner and notching a TD there as well.

As with any late-round prospect, Devonshire's game doesn't come without its flaws. He tends to give too much of a cushion in man coverage and has some technique issues to improve, though he's a tenacious player and seems to play his best in the biggest moments.

With great quickness and ball skills, Devonshire would be a welcome addition to the Chiefs' secondary. Considering Trent McDuffie, Joshua Williams, Jaylen Watson and Nazeeh Johnson are all projected to earn the majority of the playing time, the former Panthers star would have time to develop in Steve Spagnuolo's scheme before needing to make a massive contribution.

6. Khristian Boyd - DT, Northern Iowa (Pick 173)

Khristian Boyd grew up in Kansas City, earning All-State honors at Blue Springs High School, and was brought in for a visit with the Chiefs just like Suamataia. He was fantastic at the East-West Shrine Bowl, establishing himself as a legitimate option to join Kansas City's defensive line rotation.

Adept at both rushing the passer and stopping the run, Boyd was a two-year starter and has great size, strength and hand placement. Learning behind Chris Jones could help him develop some go-to moves and potentially contribute down the line or in a pinch.

During his pro day at Northern Iowa, Boyd bench pressed 225 pounds 38 times, a mark that would have led all defensive players at the NFL Combine.

While he hasn't developed strong counter moves yet, Boyd could certainly clog the middle of the line and let the Chiefs' talented pass rushers go to work on the outside.

Run defense has been one of the lone warts for Kansas City's unit in the last couple of seasons and Boyd could help alleviate that issue as well.

7. Rasheen Ali - RB, Marshall (Pick 227)

Using the Chiefs' final pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, I'm taking a spark plug RB in Rasheen Ali out of Marshall. A long TD just waiting to happen, Ali could be a perfect complement to Isiah Pacheco with excellent burst and receiving ability.

Ali ran for 1,401 yards and a whopping 23 TDs at Marshall in 2021 before injuries limited him in 2022. He returned with a vengeance last year, averaging 5.4 yards per carry for 1,348 yards and 16 total TDs.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon both aren't under contract. With respect to Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit and his potential, it's obvious the Chiefs need to invest more at the running back position.

Ali is a strong pass-protector and his quickness could see him providing value at the McKinnon role. With Pacheco's bruising style, Ali could take advantage of exhausted defenses and it's easy to imagine him breaking off long TDs in this offense.

Kansas City already found one diamond in the rough with seventh-round RB - why not find another?

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