The Kansas City Chiefs have already repeated as Super Bowl Champions, and after retaining so many players from last year's team, why should we not be thinking about the possibility of a three-peat for this team?
With Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid at the helm, it's hard to find a weakness this Chiefs team can't overcome. Since trading Tyreek Hill, this team has won Super Bowls with a great offense (2022) and a great defense (2023). Keeping the band together is nearly impossible in today's NFL, but the Chiefs have found a way.
How can this team continue to dominate in the 2024 season? What kind of 2024 NFL draft class would help this team win a third Super Bowl in a row?
1. 32nd overall: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
One way the Kansas City Chiefs can prolong their current reign over the rest of the NFL is by stabilizing the left tackle position. It's been a bit of a revolving door their in the last four or five years, and the most recent veteran to give a crack at it is Donovan Smith.
But the Chiefs can upgrade substantially over Smith, who has struggled in the last handful of years with penalties and inconsistency. Jordan Morgan is not generally considered up there with some of the elite players in this year's draft class, but I think he would benefit greatly from playing alongside a veteran as good as Joe Thuney.
Morgan's arm length (a shade under 33-inches) is less than ideal, but he's been a productive starter at Arizona and should be able to carry that over to the next level.
2. 64th overall: Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
One of the best possible scenarios for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Draft might involve picking up a player like Malachi Corley. With Rashee Rice facing legal issues at this point, the Chiefs might be down their projected #1 receiver for next season.
Corley is someone who can create after the catch and give the Chiefs another dynamic weapon to spread the ball to.
3. 95th overall: Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
The Chiefs traded away L'Jarius Sneed this offseason, and while they have capable players to replace him with, you can't help but wonder who that next mid-round gem is going to be. Sneed was such a great find for the Chiefs, and Khyree Jackson could be the next in line. He's a rare 6-foot-4 corner with explosive athletic traits.
4. 131st overall: Tanor Bortolini, OL, Wisconsin
The Chiefs need to add depth to their interior offensive line, and Bortolini has the chance to be one of the best available here. Kansas City isn't looking for a new starter just yet, but with the prices going up on interior linemen, Bortolini might be able to step in in the near future.
5. 159th overall: Gabe Hall, DL, Baylor
The Kansas City Chiefs already are able to bring pass rush in waves on the defensive line, just imagine if they're able to get their hands on a player like Gabe Hall later in the 2024 NFL Draft. Hall is 6-foot-6 with outstanding length and quickness.
6. 173rd overall: Jarvis Brownlee, CB, Louisville
Although he's not going to make the "All-RAS" team in this year's draft class, Jarvis Brownlee can flat-out play. Here's what NFL.com's Lance Zierlein had to say about him:
"Aggressive press cornerback with average size but above-average competitive fire. Scouts say Brownlee made a point of working hard on his body and his approach to improve his chances on the next level, and he did just that. He's extremely rugged and physical over the first 5 yards to disrupt route timing and can close the catch window if he's in position. Brownlee is just average as the route expands in man and could be prone to penalties and allowing explosive plays down the field. There is no lack of toughness in his run support, and he's an easy fit on special teams. Brownlee could have teams targeting him on Day 3 as a nickel defender with the potential to bump outside."Lance Zierlein
Adding more physicality to that Chiefs defensive backfield? That could be scary for opponents.
7. 227th overall: Jamree Kromah, DL, James Madison
Another high-upside play on the defensive line, Jamree Kromah has a 6-foot-4, 274-pound frame with 35-1/4 inch arms. He's got an elite first step and with the combination of quickness and length, he could find his way into an NFL rotation -- even as goos as Kansas City's -- early on in his career.