2021 NFL Draft: Recap and analysis of every pick for all 32 teams
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2 (58): Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri
The Chiefs didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but it didn’t end up mattering. They wound up getting two guys with some borderline first-round value starting with Nick Bolton.
Anthony Hitchens’ days are likely numbered with this pick as Bolton offers three-down upside and a really strong option to pair up with last year’s second-round pick Willie Gay Jr. Those two guys bring speed, speed, speed to the table.
2 (63): Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma
For a long stretch of time, Humphrey was thought to be the top interior lineman in this entire class. The Chiefs getting him at 63 overall is nothing short of highway robbery. Humphrey is a plug-and-play type of center and he’s looked like a pro for a couple of years now with the Sooners.
4 (144): Joshua Kaindoh, EDGE, Florida State
Injuries absolutely crushed Kaindoh’s possibility to produce at Florida State, but the traits are there with this guy to come off the edge and be a threat as a pass rusher.
5 (162): Noah Gray, TE, Duke
Gray projected as a better pro than college player anyway, but he landed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
This pick will look like a steal sooner rather than later.
5 (181): Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson
Powell led Clemson with 16.6 yards per catch this past season and he has intriguing upside with his physical style of play.
6 (226): Trey Smith, OL, Tennessee
One of the steals of the draft, the Chiefs could have a day one starting left guard on their hands if it weren’t for their newfound depth on the offensive line. Smith has some health concerns but his tape is that of a top-100 pick.