Kansas City, Th – April 24, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have unleashed a draft day frenzy, executing two blockbuster trades in the 2025 NFL Draft to reshape their roster, sources told ESPN. GM Brett Veach’s daring moves electrify Chiefs Kingdom, targeting elite talent to reclaim Super Bowl glory.
Veach first traded up from No. 31 to No. 24 with the Minnesota Vikings, sending No. 31 and No. 95 to secure Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons. The 6-foot-5, 317-pound All-American, with an 87.4 pass-blocking grade, per Pro Football Focus, fortifies a line that allowed 41 sacks on Patrick Mahomes in 2024.
Not done, Veach struck again, trading No. 63 and No. 141 to the Washington Commanders for No. 44, nabbing Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound disruptor, with 44 pressures in 2024, joins Chris Jones, bolstering a defense that ranked 18th against the run last season.
In round three, Chiefs selected Miami running back Damien Martinez at No. 66, acquired via the L’Jarius Sneed trade. Martinez, with three straight 1,000-yard seasons, brings explosiveness (5.8 yards per carry) to a backfield ranked 29th in rushing. He pairs with Isiah Pacheco, replacing Kareem Hunt’s role.
At No. 77, Chiefs added Illinois interior lineman Isaiah Adams, a versatile guard to deepen the line. With Trey Smith’s extension secured and Joe Thuney aging at 33, Adams ensures stability, competing for a starting spot as Mahomes’ protection takes priority.
Round four brought TCU wide receiver Jeremiah Bech at No. 133. The 6-foot-1, 212-pound contested-catch specialist diversifies an offense led by Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, offering Mahomes a reliable target in traffic, a need exposed in Super Bowl LIX’s 40-22 loss.
Late picks included UCF tight end Dylan Driggers (No. 216) and USC linebacker Eric Gentry (No. 233). Driggers preps for life after Travis Kelce, while Gentry, a former five-star recruit, is a high-upside gamble despite injury setbacks, per Price Carter’s scouting notes.
Chiefs Kingdom, your roster is reloaded. Veach’s twin trades signal a fierce 2025 push, with Simmons and Alexander anchoring the trenches. As training camp looms, Kansas City dreams of a Lombardi Trophy, fueled by this draft’s bold haul.
