Kansas City, Su – April 20, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have struck gold in the 2025 NFL Draft, snaring Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander with the 66th pick in round three, sources told ESPN. Chiefs Kingdom roars as Alexander bolsters a defense hungry for dominance.
Alexander, a 6-foot-2, 300-pound mauler, racked up 40 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and an interception in 2024, per Pro Football Focus. His slide-and-swim move, lauded by NFL.com’s Chad Reuter, promises to wreak havoc alongside Chris Jones in Steve Spagnuolo’s aggressive scheme.
The Chiefs’ defense, ranked 18th against the run (4.3 yards per carry) in 2024, faltered in Super Bowl LIX’s 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. GM Brett Veach, leveraging the L’Jarius Sneed trade’s third-round pick, nabbed Alexander to shore up the interior line.
Alexander’s quickness off the snap and relentless motor make him a perfect fit for Spagnuolo’s blitz-heavy system. His 17 solo tackles and 44 pressures in 2024 highlight a knack for disrupting both run and pass plays, easing the load on George Karlaftis.
Veach’s choice reflects a deep 2025 defensive line class, bypassing earlier targets like Derrick Harmon. With aging linemen nearing free agency, Alexander joins Josh Simmons’s offensive line overhaul, balancing Kansas City’s roster for an AFC showdown.
The pick sparked buzz on X, with fans dubbing Alexander “the next Jones.” His Toledo tape, showcasing a one-handed interception, drew comparisons to Aaron Donald’s early days. Alexander’s versatility could see him rotate with Mike Danna in sub-packages.
Alexander’s arrival fortifies a defense tasked with stopping AFC rushing attacks like Baltimore’s. Paired with Trey Smith’s offensive stability and Patrick Mahomes’ wizardry, Kansas City’s trench warfare takes a leap, critical against foes like Maxx Crosby.
Chiefs fans, gear up. Darius Alexander’s thunderous presence signals Veach’s all-in push to reclaim the Lombardi Trophy. As training camp looms, Chiefs Kingdom eyes Alexander to anchor a revitalized defense in 2025.
