One option at No. 29 is to trade down to add value and more picks, since late first-rounders carry a fifth-year option and can be attractive targets for teams looking to move up for specific players.
Recent drafts have shown teams willing to move into this range, and a move back could allow the Chiefs to add additional selections after already increasing their draft capital earlier in the offseason. If the club uses the No. 9 pick aggressively, trading back from 29 could help balance the overall strategy.
If Kansas City stays at No. 29, offensive line and wide receiver remain plausible targets. Max Iheanachor is a candidate to develop at tackle, potentially projecting to right tackle after starting on the left. Denzel Boston offers size and a strong catching radius to bolster the receiving corps.
Defensive prospects could address key needs as well. Keldric Faulk is viewed as a high-upside edge rusher who can defend the run and slide inside, while Avieon Terrell could help stabilize the secondary after the departure of Trent McDuffie.
The Chiefs are navigating a transition year after several roster changes in free agency, including additions like Kenneth Walker III, Alohi Gilman, and Khyiris Tonga, along with Travis Kelce returning on a one-year deal. With needs at defensive end, wide receiver, and defensive tackle, the draft remains critical to sustaining competitiveness in the AFC, and the Nos. 9 and 29 picks could jointly influence the timeline for returning to contender status.
