Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks 2023: Full list of Chiefs selections
The Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl last season. This wasn't the only reason for Chiefs fans to cheer as the city hosted the 2023 draft as well.
Thousands of Chiefs fans were present to watch the mega event as they waited to see which players general manager Brett Veach would draft.
Over the last few years, the Chiefs have done an excellent job in drafting players, which is why expectations were high for them to get the best available players.
Kansas City Chiefs Draft Picks by Round
Prior to trades:
- Round 1, no. 31
- Round 2, no. 63
- Round 3, no. 95
- Round 4, nos. 122 and 134
- Round 5, no. 166
- Round 6, 178 and 217
- Round 7, 249 and 250
Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks 2023: Round 1
31st pick - Felix Anudike-Usomah, Edge, Kansas State
In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chiefs selected defensive edge Felix Anudike-Usomah with the 31st overall pick. He played at the collegiate level for Kansas State and will now play in the NFL for his hometown franchise.
At the outset of the offseason, the Chiefs released veteran defensive end Frank Clark. Instead of making a big-name signing to replace Clark, they brought in Felix Anudike-Usomah.
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Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks 2023: Round 2
55th pick - Rashee Rice, WR, SMU
The Chiefs traded up and got the Detroit Lions' picks, who gave up the 55th and 194th for the Chiefs' 63rd, 122nd, and 249th selections. The Super Bowl winners drafted wide receiver Rashee Rice from SMU and gave Patrick Mahomes another weapon to work with.
Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks 2023: Round 3
92nd pick - Wanya Morris, OT, Oklahoma
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up and got the Cincinnati Bengals' 92nd overall pick. They drafted Oklahoma's offensive tackle Wanya Morris, as they aim to fill Orlando Brown Jr.'s void with another young player in their squad.
Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks 2023: Round 4
119th pick: Chammari Conner, S, Virginia Tech
Just like last year's draft, the Chiefs focused on improving their defense with late-round picks. They traded up to get the 119th pick, and drafted safety Chammari Conner. He joins what is already a very young secondary for the Super Bowl champions.
Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks 2023: Round 5
166th pick: BJ Thompson, OLB, Stephen F. Austin
The Chiefs drafted BJ Thompson with the 166th overall pick of this year's draft. As stated earlier, the Super Bowl champions like to draft defensive players in the latter rounds and they stayed true to their principles.
Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks 2023: Round 6
194th pick: Keondre Coburn, DT, Texas
In the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chiefs drafted Keondre Coburn with the 194th overall pick, further bolstering their defense.
Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks 2023: Round 7
250th pick: Nic Jones, CB, Ball State
With their final pick of this year's draft, the Chiefs drafted another defensive player in the form of Nic Jones. The Chiefs had a similar draft last year and that turned out pretty well for them.
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