KC Chiefs: Three moves to make following the 2022 NFL Draft

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 16: Melvin Ingram #24 of the Kansas City Chiefs sits on the team bench during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 16: Melvin Ingram #24 of the Kansas City Chiefs sits on the team bench during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MAR 01: Brett Veach, general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MAR 01: Brett Veach, general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Brett Veach has earned himself a vacation.

After months (years, really) of college player analysis and grades, from Power 5 programs to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the Kansas City Chiefs general manager was able to clear the slate of those efforts and wipe the big board in the front office clean—at least for this offseason’s work—following the 2022 NFL Draft. It was a fine effort that’s earned very high grades and it should cement the future for the Chiefs at several positions.

The Chiefs entered the NFL Draft with 12 picks and came away with 10 players. They leaned heavily on the secondary, added a pass-rushing cornerstone, gave Patrick Mahomes another weapon, elevated the linebacking corps, and bolstered the offensive line.

Given that the Chiefs had already signed several free agents in the preceding weeks, the roster is largely set for the Chiefs heading into mandatory minicamp and even training camp. Fans can get a good sense even now of what the roster will resemble and it’s possible to make an educated guess at what the active roster could include.

But before the dust completely settles, there are a few moves the Chiefs must make following the draft. Veach might deserve a vacation, but he’s gotta reserve some time and effort to make these moves happen.