A to Z Sports' latest 4-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft features Kansas City Chiefs selecting offense early and often
We are less than three weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have done a great job of filling roster holes throughout free agency, enabling them to draft the best players available regardless of position. Kansas City has four picks in the top 100, which will provide an opportunity to find some impact […]
We are less than three weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Chiefs have done a great job of filling roster holes throughout free agency, enabling them to draft the best players available regardless of position.
Kansas City has four picks in the top 100, which will provide an opportunity to find some impact players. Several of our A to Z Sports staff writers collaborated on a four-round mock draft on Saturday, featuring the Chiefs going heavy on offense. Let's take a look at those selections and break them down below.
No. 31: OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
"Even after free agency the offensive line remains a big hole for the Chiefs. While they signed a high dollar tackle I don't think they should turn down the option to land a day one starter if one falls in their lap at 31. Oregon's Josh Conerly Jr. falls in that category and honestly may be better than Jaylon Moore who they dropped a bag on for some reason." – Destin Adams
It's safe to say that Destin isn't a big fan of Jaylon Moore, who the Chiefs signed to a two-year deal worth $30 million last month. While Moore is relatively unproven, I don't think K.C. is paying him that amount to ride the bench. It would still be wise for the Chiefs to draft an OT in case Moore flops, but I'm sold they'll do so in the first round.
Conerly is an athletic OT who moves well in space and gets off the line of scrimmage quickly, but he lacks ideal playing strength. He could struggle anchoring in and holding up against powerful pass rushers. However, he could always put on more weight and get stronger. If he does so without compromising his quickness, he could develop into a complete player.
No. 63: TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami
"Life without Travis Kelce is quickly approaching for the Chiefs. And they need to make sure they are ready when that time comes. Miami's Elijah Arroyo is a gifted pass catcher at tight end and who is better equipped to get the most out of him than head coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes." – Destin Adams
All signs point to 2025 being the last ride for Kelce after he almost retired earlier this offseason. While Noah Gray is a fine backup, I'm not sure he's starting material. The Chiefs also have Jared Wiley, who was a fourth-round pick last year, but he's still very much a project after losing out on most of his rookie season with a torn ACL.
Arroyo would be a great value for K.C. at No. 63. He ranked first among all TEs during the NFL Scouting Combine in athleticism score, and is a matchup nightmare at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds. Arroyo battled through injuries in 2022 and 2023, but put it all together in 2024 with an impressive 16.9 yards per catch average and seven touchdowns. He needs a little more development as a blocker, but is ready to go as a pass catcher.
No. 66: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
"The Chiefs cannot run back their plodding run game from last season without adding something to the room. Judkins is a physical, explosive back who fits the mold of a player Kansas City targets at running back." – AJ Schulte
AJ hits the nail on the head about the Chiefs needing some juice within the RB corps. Starter Isiah Pacheco has suffered through injury woes each of the last two years, and Kareem Hunt will be 30 when the regular season begins. K.C. signed Elijah Mitchell in free agency, but his career has been thrown off the rails by injuries. The Chiefs have exactly zero running backs under contract beyond the 2025 season.
Judkins would be another awesome value at No. 66. He runs with an excellent combination of power and balance and is nearly impossible to take down on first contact. Although he's not necessarily a speedster, he's far from slow, possessing 4.4 40-yard dash speed. Judkins is also a willing pass protector, which is vital in coach Andy Reid's offense. By 2026, Judkins could be K.C.'s new starting RB.
No. 95: CB Cobee Bryant, Kansas
"After focusing on offense early the Chiefs now make an important defensive selection. Kansas cornerback Cobee Bryant is the ultimate competitor. He takes no plays off. While his frame may be labeled too skinny, he makes his presence known to WRs every chance he can get." – Destin Adams
The Chiefs are about as thin as you can get at CB past the 2025 season, having only one under contract (Kristian Fulton) for 2026 and beyond. They will likely extend Trent McDuffie at some point, but will still need some quality depth.
As Destin pointed out, Bryant's scrappy competitiveness is an appealing quality. He plays well in man coverage, which the Chiefs play a lot of, but struggles a bit with bigger wide receivers. However, sticking him in the slot would largely match him up with smaller WRs. Bryant also has plenty of time to bulk up before taking on a significant role.
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