2024 NFL Draft Grades: Kansas City Chiefs

The 2024 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and we have compiled a consensus ranking using NFL draft grades from a variety of sites.

What draft grades have the media given to the Kansas City Chiefs? What are they saying about the Chiefs' 2024 draft haul?

NFL.com - Grade: A

Day 1 grade: A
Day 2 grade: A-
Day 3 grade: A

Analysis: If you're wondering how the Chiefs stay on top, just look at this draft haul. Worthy is the sort of speedy difference-maker the Chiefs have searched for since trading Tyreek Hill away in 2022, and they did not give up much value to AFC rival Buffalo in the trade up to select him. They also did not have to reach for Suamataia, who should work himself into the lineup at tackle or guard if he's able to improve on his footwork.

Wiley's potential as a mismatch against smaller defenders made him one of the top picks of the fourth round. Hicks joins past Chiefs picks L'Jarius Sneed and Chamarri Conner as yet another potential bargain defensive back in the fourth round. Nourzad could start at center or guard in the NFL. They'll be looking for corners, running backs and linebackers after the draft.

ESPN - Grade: B+

Top needs entering the draft: Wide receiver, defensive tackle, offensive tackle, tight end

If you watched the Chiefs during the 2023 regular season, you shouldn't be surprised about what they did Thursday night. Patrick Mahomes' wide receivers let him down time and time again, and GM Brett Veach had to help out his quarterback in this draft. Veach already had signed speedster Marquise Brown in free agency, but I thought he could still select a pass-catcher in Round 1 and turn the wide receiver room from a weakness to a strength.

That's exactly what Veach did. Xavier Worthy (28) became a household name at the combine because he broke the record for fastest 40-yard dash, but he has some nuance as a route runner and isn't just a deep threat. In fact, the comp I used in my Big Board was to Brown, who will be his new teammate. Mahomes now has two electrifying playmakers at his disposal.

The only nitpick I have about Veach's first two picks is that he had to trade up to get them, but each was a value selection in my rankings. The Chiefs had to give up their third-rounder to get Worthy then slid down in Round 4 when they moved up for Kingsley Suamataia (63), a mountain of an offensive tackle who could challenge to start at left tackle as a rookie. With Donovan Smith still unsigned, I wonder if Veach would give Smith another one-year deal as insurance at the position.

Tight end Jared Wiley (131) caught eight touchdown passes last season, and he is a solid fourth-round flier, while safety Jaden Hicks (133) is super versatile but a better run defender than a cover man.

Can Worthy and Suamataia reach their lofty ceilings? Ultimately, this class will be defined by whether Kansas City's first two picks turn into good starters and help Mahomes get back to the Super Bowl.

MORE: Kansas City Chiefs 2024 NFL Draft Roundup


Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Throughout the year and leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, we will update our Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Kansas City Chiefs from several prominent sites and draft analysts.

The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Chiefs:

Fox Sports - Rob Rang (5/3)

31. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State

A transfer from Ole Miss, where Judkins was the first running back from the SEC to score 15+ touchdowns in each of his first two seasons since the legendary Herschel Walker (Georgia), the six-foot, 219-pound Judkins is a greasy runner who accelerates smoothly and slithers his way through arm tackles.

ESPN - Jordan Reid (5/2)

31. Kenneth Grant, IDL, Michigan

Kansas City is really good at developing draft picks on defense, and Grant can make an impact up the middle with spurts of disruption. He can not only clog interior gaps but also quickly penetrate to make plays with his combination of power and quickness out of his stance. Grant had eight run stops and 6.5 tackles for loss last season.

MORE: Continue reading our 2025 Kansas City Chiefs Mock Draft Roundup


Kansas City Chiefs 2024 NFL Schedule

Below you will find the weekly regular-season schedule for the Kansas City Chiefs.

WeekDateOpponentTime (ET) / Tickets
Week 1Thu., Sept. 5vs. Baltimore RavensW 27-20
Week 2Sun., Sept. 15vs. Cincinnati BengalsW 26-25
Week 3Sun., Sept. 22at Atlanta FalconsW 22-17
Week 4Sun., Sept. 29at Los Angeles ChargersW 17-10
Week 5Mon., Oct. 7vs. New Orleans SaintsW 26-13
Week 6BYE
Week 7Sun., Oct. 20at San Francisco 49ers4:05 PM / Tickets
Week 8Sun., Oct. 27at Las Vegas Raiders4:25 PM / Tickets
Week 9Mon., Nov. 4vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers8:15 PM / Tickets
Week 10Sun., Nov. 10vs. Denver Broncos1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 11Sun., Nov. 17at Buffalo Bills4:25 PM / Tickets
Week 12Sun., Nov. 24at Carolina Panthers1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 13Fri., Nov. 29vs. Las Vegas Raiders3:00 PM / Tickets
Week 14Sun., Dec. 8vs. Los Angeles Chargers8:20 PM / Tickets
Week 15Sun., Dec. 15at Cleveland Browns1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 16Sat., Dec. 21vs. Houston Texans1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 17Wed., Dec. 25at Pittsburgh Steelers1:00 PM / Tickets
Week 18TBDat Denver BroncosTBD / Tickets

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Kansas City Chiefs - 2024 Draft Results

The table below are all of the 2024 NFL Draft picks selected by the Kansas City Chiefs.

RoundOverallPlayerPositionSchool
128Xavier WorthyWRTexas
263Kingsley SuamataiaOTBYU
4131Jared WileyTETCU
4133Jaden HicksSWashington State
5159Hunter NourzadCPenn State
6211Kamal HaddenDBTennessee
7248C.J. HansonGHoly Cross

More: 2024 NFL Draft Results - Kansas City Chiefs Draft History