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Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, March 26
Kansas City Chiefs: Even though Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid are perennial locks to make noise in January, their lofty 2024 win total proved misleading on the biggest stage, where they were thoroughly and historically embarrassed by the Eagles. Since that loss, in which Mahomes had precious little space to operate, the Chiefs retained Trey Smith but also jettisoned their most accomplished interior blocker in Joe Thuney. Can Steve Spagnuolo’s defense drive them again? Could a healthy Rashee Rice reinvigorate the offense? Sure. But this generation’s dynasty suddenly feels a little more scrappy than special.
2025 NFL Draft: Six win-win first-round trades teams should make | NFL.com
Chiefs receive:
No. 27 overall pick (Round 1)
No. 136 overall (Round 4, compensatory selection)
Ravens receive:
No. 31 overall (Round 1)
No. 95 overall (Round 3)
The Chiefs will likely be looking to bolster their offensive and defensive lines early in April’s draft to avoid being dominated in the trenches as they were in Super Bowl LIX. Exchanging mid-round picks with the Ravens would increase their chances of landing defensive tackle Walter Nolen, to play beside All-Pro Chris Jones, or an offensive linemen, such as Tyler Booker, Aireontae Ersery, Jonah Savaiinaea or Grey Zabel.
The Ravens have a strong roster, so some of their eight Day 3 picks could have a tough time making the squad. But by turning one of those picks into a Day 2 selection, Baltimore could improve its chances of finding a guy who will earn a roster spot when the season starts. The Ravens have had recent success addressing needs even after falling back a few spots, picking up center Tyler Linderbaum after a two-slot drop in 2022 and receiver Hollywood Brown in a three-spot move in 2019. Watch for the team to lock up a defensive back or one of the top remaining offensive linemen after the trade.
2025 NFL mock draft: Tannenbaum makes GM picks for Round 1 | ESPN
Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
After losing Justin Reid in free agency, Emmanwori is an easy pick for the Chiefs. He had an outstanding season for South Carolina, picking off four passes and making 91 tackles. Emmanwori can play close to the line of scrimmage or in the deep half, and he makes plays no matter where he is. He had a combine workout for the ages, too. He ran a 4.38 and jumped 43 inches in the vertical and 11-6 in the broad jump.
Offensive tackle is obviously also a problem, but the value is better with Emmanwori. Minnesota’s Aireontae Ersery would be the next OT on my board.
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