Kansas City Chiefs look to future with 2025 NFL Draft class following Super Bowl LIX defeat
Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX (via Getty Images)
Following a disappointing defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, the Kansas City Chiefs looked to the 2025 NFL Draft to seal apparent shortcomings in their roster. With players such as Patrick Mahomes remaining in their prime years, the Chiefs required augmentation in the trenches and at wide receiver—two aspects where they were decidedly outgunned in the championship game.
Kansas City Chiefs value trenches and potential in key 2025 NFL Draft
The Kansas City Chiefs did not hesitate to go after the offensive line with their first pick, drafting Josh Simmons, a skilled offensive tackle coming off a serious knee injury. Although Simmons might not be available until midseason, the Chiefs are unconcerned. Their patience is reminiscent of how they developed Patrick Mahomes before his breakout. Jaylon Moore having been signed in free agency, the team can take their time bringing Simmons along.
If he gets back to himself, Kansas City might have discovered its future blindside protector.
In one of the surprises of the draft weekend, Kansas City selected Omarr Norman-Lott in the second round. The Tennessee defensive tackle is undersized for the role but has great burst and agility. Rounds three and four featured Kansas City continuing to strengthen its defense. Ashton Gillotte, an edge rusher with an unrelenting motor, becomes part of a rotation that succeeds on pressure.
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While his collegiate production fell off, his playing style suits the Chiefs' culture.
At the secondary level, Nohl Williams provides depth at cornerback with good instincts and zone coverage skills—something Spagnuolo is looking for in his DBs.
The offense was not overlooked. In the fourth round, Jalen Royals, a quick wide receiver with sure hands, was brought into a deep but unsettled unit. Although the Chiefs still don't have a definitive No.
1 wide receiver, the Royals bring competition and potential to the position.
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The Kansas City Chiefs were defeated in Super Bowl LIX, but their reaction to the loss in the 2025 NFL Draft was restrained, smart, and progressive. With selections that solve fundamental problems while building for the future, Kansas City set itself up for another postseason surge. If players like Josh Simmons and Omarr Norman-Lott develop as expected, this draft class has the potential to be the next rung on the Chiefs' championship ladder.
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