Chiefs Draft 2022
A complete list of Kansas City Chiefs picks in the 2022 NFL Draft can be found below.
Round 1
PICK #21
Kansas City Chiefs
Trent McDuffie
CB, Washington
The Chiefs surprised a little by trading up for a corner vs. going for a wide receiver or pass rusher, but they liked McDuffie as their replacement for Chavarius Ward to make this move. McDuffie is a very smart and fluid corner who can do everything needed of him in coverage and beyond in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense.
Grade: B
(from NE via SF via MIA)
Round 1
PICK #30
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George Karlaftis
EDGE, Purdue
The Chiefs, like the Packers, avoid reaching on a wide receiver and get the best player available in Karlaftis, a different kind of “Greek freak.”. He has some special natural qualities in getting after the quarterback and gives the team some flexibility. It can now keep Chris Jones inside and get at least good situational production opposite fading Frank Clark. The Chiefs rebounded well on pass defense with Karlaftis complementing new corner Trent McDuffie.
Grade: A
Round 2
PICK #22
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Skyy Moore
WR, Western Michigan
The Chiefs can get excited about a potential Tyreek Hill replacement with great big-play upside coming out of the slot. Skyy can really fly in a similar frame to Hill (5-10, 195 pounds) and has blazing playing speed. Patrick Mahomes has someone new to track his accurate deep balls off his strong arm. Moore can also burn after the catch.
Grade: A+
(from MIA)
Round 2
PICK #30
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Bryan Cook
S, Cincinnati
The Chiefs needed good rotational safety depth behind Justin Reid and Juan Thornhill with Daniel Sorenson not returning. Cook is smart and physical and profiles as a potential starter, hitting hard and cleaning up all over the field.
Grade: B
Round 3
PICK #39
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Leo Chenal
LB, Wisconsin
The Chiefs were smart to get some help in the middle between Nick Bolton and Willie Gay. Chenal matches his big frame with strength and power, making him a force against the run. He’s also effective flying upfield as a blitzer.
Grade: A-
(NFL’s 2020 Resolution JC-2A awarded picks)
Round 4
PICK #30
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Joshua Williams
CB, Fayetteville State University
Round 5
PICK #2
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Darian Kinnard
G, Kentucky
(from DET)
Round 7
PICK #22
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Jaylen Watson
CB, Washington State
(from LV via NE)