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Highly-rated defensive star predicted to be the Chiefs’ first-round pick, says NFL expert

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The Kansas City Chiefs are now gearing up to tackle the NFL Draft but could pivot from their predicted selection.

Andy Reid made it clear that the wide receiving core was one of the biggest problems in their season.

The Chiefs had the most drops of any franchise in the NFL last season (25).

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Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Mecole Hardman have been released into free agency with the former saving $13 million on the cap.

Additionally, Kadarius Toney’s spell in Missouri could be coming to an end as the Chiefs could have lost all faith in him.

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Mike Florio has stated he sees ‘no future’ for the 25-year-old in Missouri on Pro Football Talk.

Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown has been signed from the free agency market.

The speedy asset has signed a one-year deal for $11 million.

Rashee Rice’s situation remains unclear

However, there is minimal clarity as of this moment as to what fate has in store for Rashee Rice.

The wide receiver was predicted to be the Chiefs number one but that could have been derailed with the recent incident.

So, many reporters have suggested that Brett Veach could look at a WR in the NFL Draft.

Talents like Xavier Worthy and Ladd McConkey have been drawn up as potential targets.

Despite most indicators suggesting the Chiefs will draft a receiver in the first round, one expert believes they could go against the grain.

Chiefs to select a talented cornerback with their first pick

Instead, Nick Wright believes the Chiefs will pursue a top defensive talent.

In his latest mock draft, he projects Veach will select the cornerback out of Alabama Kool-Aid McKinstry.

The aspiring rookie had the fifth-best NFL Combine score of all cornerbacks (83).

Tipped to only be an eventual plus starter, Steve Spagnuolo has the craft to maximize his potential.

Furthermore, the trade of L’Jarius Sneed means the defensive backroom has shrunk.

Trent McDuffie is expected to step up as CB1 but this could open the door for opportunities down the rankings.

Could the man with the crazy name be sporting the Chiefs jersey come the 2024 season? Or could the front office stick to their initial plan of drafting a wide-out?