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Chiefs Focus on Defensive Rebuild with Three Key Draft Picks

Kansas City selects Norman-Lott, Gillotte, and Williams on day two of the draft, prioritizing defense after Super Bowl LIX struggles as fans call for offensive reinforcements.

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Brett Veach (middle) and the Kansas City Chiefs were active, trading back a spot in the first round and moving up at other points to fill out their 2025 NFL Draft selections.

Overview

  • The Chiefs drafted Tennessee DT Omarr Norman-Lott (63rd), Louisville DE Ashton Gillotte (66th), and California CB Nohl Williams (85th) on day two of the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • The selections aim to address defensive weaknesses exposed in their Super Bowl LIX loss to the Eagles, where Patrick Mahomes faced relentless pressure.
  • Gillotte brings an impressive collegiate record with 26.5 sacks, while Williams adds 14 interceptions and strong secondary skills from his college career.
  • Fans have expressed frustration over the lack of offensive picks, urging the team to prioritize running backs and wide receivers to support Mahomes.
  • Kansas City’s final draft day will determine whether they balance their defensive focus with offensive additions to strengthen their roster.