With Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, plenty of talented prospects remain available for the Kansas City Chiefs (and 31 other franchises) heading into Day 2. The Chiefs added a long-term play at left tackle with the Josh Simmons selection on the first day. How will Round 2 begin?
Based on Price Carter’s Big Board of the top 100 prospects coming into the draft for the Chiefs, these are the top remaining players Kansas City should consider as they look to add impact talent in Rounds 2 and 3.
Whether it’s addressing needs in the secondary, adding weapons on offense, or bolstering the pass rush, these players offer high-upside value and strong potential fits for Brett Veach.
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan (No. 9 on our Big Board)
A consensus top-10 pick headed into the year. Some serious medical questions surrounding his knee have him falling out of the first round. When healthy, he has the size and ball skills to be an impact CB on the outside.
Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina (No. 16)
A physical freak who blew up the NFL Combine, Emmanwori has the size of some linebackers. He's best playing close to the line of scrimmage but can run stride for stride with tight ends and backs. He doesn't have the cleanest tape of the safeties, but the traits are special.
Luther Burden, WR, Missouri (No. 19)
Former five-star top recruit in the state of Missouri. Burden is another player who suffered from a down season in 2024 after a great 2023. There are some concerns about his usage in the slot and route running, but he's the best YAC threat in the class and has the pedigree to be a playmaker in the right offense. He also had the best response to being overlooked in the first round.
Mike Green, ED, Marshall (No. 22)
One of the best edge rushers in the class, Green falls out of the first round due to off-the-field concerns, not talent. Green has had two sexual assault allegations in college, which caused him to change programs. He dominated the Senior Bowl practices and is a good combination of speed and power.
Nic Scourton, ED, Texas A&M (No. 24)
Another case of a down 2024 after a strong 2023. Scourton is a high-floor edge setter who plays with power and hustle. He changed play weight when transferring to Texas A&M, which hurt some of his explosiveness. His tape at Purdue is that of a top-10 pick in this class.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, ED, Boston College (No. 25)
Ezeiruaku possesses some of the best bend of any edge in the class. Surprising that he fell out of the first round. He's a little lower on the Chiefs’ Big Board simply because he's not a high-level fit for them off the edge.
Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss (No. 29)
One of the cleanest corner evaluations in the class. Amos plays with strength and length and is able to make plays on the ball well. He's a strong tackler who uses his frame to leverage receivers.
Elic Ayomanor, WR, Stanford (No. 30)
A big X receiver who can stretch the field and win at the catch point. His best trait might actually be his run blocking—he is a highly committed and high football-character player you can park on the backside of each formation.
Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame (No. 32)
One of "Price's Picks," Watts is an ideal free safety with great instincts in coverage and a knack for making plays on the ball. He's been really reliable, playing over 40 straight games without injury and also contributing on special teams. Voted a team captain of one of the country's best defenses.