The Kansas City Chiefs have accomplished most of their objectives in free agency. Now with three weeks to the NFL draft, their whiteboards are on fire as they narrow down their options in April’s Draft. With a plethora of picks, including a pair of first-rounders, General Manager Brett Veach hopes to duplicate his 2022 draft.
Pick (9) DE Reuben Bain Jr – DE (Miami)
He is a 6’3”, 263-pound defensive end who spent his whole career at Miami. He had 30 solo tackles, 9.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception. He ended his career with 121 total tackles, 67 solo tackles, 54 assist tackles,2 pass defended, 20.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and one interception. One of his weaknesses is short arms, which came in at 30 ⅞”, so if he doesn’t get the first punch at the line, he can get smothered.
Another issue is whenever the action doesn’t come his way, he will take some plays out, so his effort is iffy at times. He has the power of a defensive tackle but the quickness of a defensive end; his explosive power and toughness should translate to the next level. At Miami, he was coached by Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, which should give him an advantage as he transitions to the NFL.
Pick (29) D’Angelo Ponds – CB (Indiana)
He is a 5’9”, 182-pound cornerback who spent his whole career at Indiana and JMU. This year, he combined for 60 total tackles, 43 solo tackles, 17 assist tackles, 10 pass defended, one forced fumble, and two interceptions. In his collegiate career, he combined for 167 total tackles, 111 solo tackles, 56 assist tackles, 31 pass defended, one forced fumble, and seven picks, of which two he took back for touchdowns.
In his combine performance, he had a 43.5 vertical jump. The reason he didn’t want to run at the combine he wanted to wait for the Indiana Pro Day. One of his strengths is eye discipline, trigger quickness that helps him in his zone work, and catching disruption. He has outstanding ball tracking is pretty impressive. His first play in the college football playoff was a pick-six to open up the game versus Oregon. One of his weaknesses is a lack of length, which will cause him to struggle at pass breakups at times. His size limitations will force him to play nickel packages.
Pick (40) CJ Allen – LB (Georgia)
He is a 6’1”, 235-pound linebacker this year. He had 47 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. He spent his whole career at Georgia, where he ended his career with 205 total tackles, 117 solo tackles, 88 assist tackles, 10 pass defended, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception.
One of his strengths is being a green dot linebacker and team captain. He keeps his eyes on the prize to make the tackle. He has quick close-outs from zone limit yards after catch. He will have trouble in man coverage; his hip tightness will inhibit pursuit speed.
Pick (74) Kamari Ramsey – S (USC)
He is a 6’0”, 205-pound safety who spent his whole career at UCLA and USC. This year, he combined for 27 total tackles, 18 solo tackles, 9 assist tackles, and two pass deflections. Throughout his whole career, he combined for 132 total tackles, 93 solo tackles, 39 assist tackles, 11 pass defended, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions.
At the Combine, he ran a 4.47 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 36” vertical jump, 10 ‘0” broad jump, and 16 reps at the bench press. He saw a huge workload as a nickelback in 2025. He has an average eye. Whenever he breaks in man coverage, his tackling and finishing improved big time in 2025. A versatile safety, he can play multiple safety spots. His backpedal is upright and tight, and he is an inconsistent safety trying to find a run fit on the line.
Pick (109) Kevin Coleman Jr. – WR (Missouri)
He is a 5’10”, 179-pound wide receiver who spent four seasons with Missouri, Mississippi State, Louisville, and Jackson State. This year, he had 66 receptions for 732 receiving yards, averaging 11.1 yards per catch, and had only one touchdown. In his entire college career, he had 199 receptions for 2,536 yards, averaging 12.7 per catch and 12 touchdowns.
At the combine, he ran a 4.49, 40-yard dash, 38.5” vertical jump, and 10’6” broad jump. He has the speed to create opportunities on slot fades and posts, even though he lacks the size. He builds hands and toughness on the field, and he is also an above-average ball tracker.
Some of his weaknesses are that he can’t beat the press at times, and he sits at pace and sometimes doesn’t work the field as he should.
Pick (148) Dae’Quan Wright – TE (Ole Miss)
He is a 6’4”, 255-pound tight end who spent 4 seasons with Ole Miss and Virginia Tech. This year, he had 39 receptions for 635 receiving yards, averaging 16.3 yards per catch and having 5 touchdowns. In his career, he had 113 receptions for 1,603 receiving yards, averaging 14.2 yards per catch, and nine touchdowns.
Some of his strengths include finding openings and opportunities in space, and with his skills, he can stretch the field vertically. He needs to be more consistent in run blocking, and his technique is below average. If the Chiefs take him, he’d need to develop his blocking skills.
Pick (169) Zane Durant – DT (Penn State)
He is a 6’1”, 290-pound defensive tackle. He had 14 solo tackles this year, four sacks, and he ended the season with an interception. His four years at Penn State: 89 Total Tackles, 49 Solo Tackle 40 Assist Tackles, 10 sacks. He ran a 4.75 40 Yard Dash. From what I see on the tape, he brings an explosive piece to the defensive line.
I saw him line up inside and at the edge. He shows the ability to escape blocks and attacks with his quickness. One of the big weak points is his arms; they come in at 31 ⅞ from his combine. He looked stiff in the hips, which could affect the limit of bend.
Pick (176) Emmett Johnson – RB (Nebraska)
He is a 5’11”, 200-pound running back who played at Nebraska his whole career in college. This season, he combined 251 carries for 1,451 yards, which he averaged for 5.8 yards, and he had 12 touchdowns. He had 46 receptions for 370 receiving yards average of 8.0 yards per reception, and had three receiving touchdowns.
In his career, he had 458 carries for 2,460 and averaged 5.4 yards. He had 15 touchdowns, 92 receptions for 702 yards (7.6 yards per catch), and 5 receiving touchdowns. He ran a 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 35.5” vertical jump, 10 ‘0 ” broad jump, 7.32 seconds 3-cone drill, 4.29 20-yard shuttle, and 16 reps at bench press. He is a hard-charging runner; he brings urgency and decisiveness in the run game, as well as the ability to make a downhill cut at top speed. Lacks speed and power to run through contact with force, lacks seeing which gaps are open and what to take.
Pick (210) Toriano Pride Jr. – CB (Missouri)
He is a 5 ‘11”, 188-pound cornerback who spent 4 years in college with Clemson and Missouri. This year, he had 24 total tackles, 17 solo tackles, 7 assist tackles, 4 pass defended, and two interceptions. In his career, he had 82 total tackles, 64 solo tackles, 18 assist tackles,16 pass defended, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and five interceptions.
At the combine, he ran a 4.32 in the 40-yard dash, 37.5 vertical jump, 10’8” in the broad jump, 7.2 in the 3-cone drill, and 13 reps in the bench press. Some of his strengths are physical and aggressive from the press, and he is able to get his head around to locate the deep ball; he will also go downhill and help against the run. Some of the weaknesses are that he allows too much room after the catch, which results in a lot more yards, and that he struggles at times to bring down running backs quickly.
