Matt Derrick joins The Starting Lineup to break down a Kansas City Chiefs draft class that’s getting solid marks for addressing key defensive needs. The team added help at corner, defensive end, and defensive tackle, with analysts pointing to strong value deeper in the draft, including running back Emmett Johnson and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who slid all the way to the seventh round despite carrying much higher projections. One theme that keeps coming up, though: a noticeable number of undersized players, raising questions about durability and long-term fit in the NFL.

At the same time, there are still some clear gaps. The Chiefs didn’t land a true successor to Travis Kelce at tight end, and there’s still room for a bigger-bodied wide receiver in the offense. Prospects like Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas bring upside, but how they fit into the system is still unfolding. With rookie minicamp around the corner, the focus now shifts to development, roster fits, and whether any veteran moves could still be on the table.

Matt Derrick joins The Starting Lineup to break down a Kansas City Chiefs draft class that&rsquo;s getting solid marks for addressing key defensive needs. The team added help at corner, defensive end, and defensive tackle, with analysts pointing to strong value deeper in the draft, including running back Emmett Johnson and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, who slid all the way to the seventh round despite carrying much higher projections. One theme that keeps coming up, though: a noticeable number of undersized players, raising questions about durability and long-term fit in the NFL.
At the same time, there are still some clear gaps. The Chiefs didn&rsquo;t land a true successor to Travis Kelce at tight end, and there&rsquo;s still room for a bigger-bodied wide receiver in the offense. Prospects like Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas bring upside, but how they fit into the system is still unfolding. With rookie minicamp around the corner, the focus now shifts to development, roster fits, and whether any veteran moves could still be on the table.

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