On Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs did what many expected them to do: select a wide receiver who would improve quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ receiving corps.
To select Xavier Worthy from Texas, the team used a trade package that included trading the third round’s 95th pick for a fourth-round selection, leaving Kansas City just one chance on Friday: the second round’s 64th overall pick.
The team will, of course, continue to monitor the third round. They could even use some of their Day 3 selections — or the 2025 third-rounder they got for cornerback L’Jarius Sneed — to trade back into the round. Kansas City still has positions of need to address, and there are intriguing fits in Rounds 2 and 3.
These prospects all have collegiate left tackle experience and a physical profile matching Kansas City’s preferences. While the Chiefs might have to move up in Round 2 to get Suamataia, he has the highest ceiling of anybody available.
Best fit: Based on where Kansas City will be picking, it’s more realistic to pick between Amegadjie and Paul. I believe Amegadjie is the better fit, with cleaner pass-protection skills and a higher ceiling. It could be argued that Paul is a more reliable Day 1 starter — but when drafting outside of Round 1, that’s not typically expected.
