Following a disappointing Super Bowl LIX loss, the Kansas City Chiefs are prioritizing their left tackle and wide receiver needs in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The team has struggled to find a reliable left tackle since releasing Eric Fisher in 2020, using four different players in that position last season.

In later rounds, the Chiefs drafted Theo Wease Jr., a wide receiver from Missouri, and Benjamin Yurosek, a tight end from Georgia, to enhance their offensive capabilities.

Orlando Brown Jr. served as left tackle for two seasons before signing with the Cincinnati Bengals, while Donovan Smith, who played the position in 2023, is now out of the NFL.

Joe Thuney was temporarily moved to left tackle, but the team does not consider him a long-term solution, indicating that the starting left tackle for next year is likely not on the current roster.

In addition to left tackle, the Chiefs are looking to strengthen their defensive line and cornerback positions, especially with potential losses in free agency.

General manager Brett Veach has indicated that the Chiefs will not be very active in free agency, focusing instead on retaining their own potential free agents.

The Chiefs' draft strategy emphasizes reinforcing the offensive line, improving the defensive line, and acquiring reliable weapons for quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

In the first round, the Chiefs selected Walter Nolen, a defensive tackle from Ole Miss, with the 31st overall pick.

The Chiefs made several trades during the draft, including trading pick 127 to the Chicago Bears for picks 149 and 235, allowing the Bears to select Sebastian Castro.

To bolster their offensive line, they selected Josh Conerly Jr., an offensive tackle from Oregon, with the 65th pick.

In the third round, they also selected Elic Ayomanor, a wide receiver from Stanford, and Luke Kandra, an offensive guard from Cincinnati.