6 impact prospects the Chiefs should consider trading up for in the 2024 NFL Draft
By Grant Tuttle
4. Byron Murphy II, Defensive Tackle, Texas
In a previous mock, I had the Chiefs selecting Byron Murphy II's teammate T'Vondre Sweat to close out the first round. While Sweat is a behemoth run-stuffer, Murphy is a guy who can do a little bit of everything. While he is a smaller player than Sweat, he is very powerful. With a great anchor, powerful hands, and an electric first step, Murphy combined with Chris Jones would be a major problem for opposing offensive lines.
What might cause a slide?
This is a classic scenario in which interior defensive linemen get overlooked because of talented cornerbacks, defensive ends, and safeties. With a star-studded class of wide receivers, offensive linemen, and quarterbacks to boot, it is extremely possible that Murphy gets overlooked and falls down the boards.
Where is the "sweet spot" for a trade up and would the Chiefs consider it?
Of all the players included on this list, I would be most surprised if the Chiefs haven't discussed a trade scenario regarding Murphy. It makes too much sense at this point. The Chiefs were reportedly interested in Mazi Smith a year ago. The Chiefs seem to continue to hope that they find talent at the position as they continuously sign Derrick Nnadi to one-year deals. A top-notch defensive tackle is almost certainly a position that the Chiefs will consider. If Byron Murphy II makes it to pick 20, the Chiefs might be burning up the phone lines.