The Kansas City Chiefs have experienced a feeling of urgency throughout the 2025 NFL offseason. Kansas City suffered a humiliating defeat in Super Bowl 59 and is taking all possible measures to ensure it doesn’t occur again next year. They aided themselves with a remarkable display during the 2025 NFL Draft.
On Sunday, ESPN’s Mel Kiper published an article in which he evaluated each team with a grade following the 2025 NFL Draft.
Kiper awarded the Chiefs a “B+” rating for their selection process. He described the single action that might have earned them an “A” in his opinion.
“The sole reason Kansas City didn’t receive the prized ‘A’ grade was their decision not to select a tight end.” “Travis Kelce is currently 35 years old, indicating that the Chiefs require a successor,” Kiper stated.
This is a fascinating perspective from Kiper.
Kelce plays a crucial role in the offense of Kansas City. He appears ready to come back for the 2025 season, but it’s reasonable to wonder if this might be his final NFL season.
The 2025 draft class included numerous skilled tight ends. Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland were selected in the first round, and many other tight ends were taken in the later rounds. Consequently, the chance was available to select a tight end.
Nonetheless, it is questionable if there was a significant necessity for the Chiefs.
The Chiefs selected Jared Wiley with a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. He might not be a future superstar, but he serves as a reliable backup option if Kelce decides to retire next offseason.
No matter Kiper’s assessment, Chiefs supporters are probably excited about the players their team acquired over the weekend.