A lengthy wait will pass before the Kansas City Chiefs select their first overall decision in the 2024 NFL Draft; however, such is the price to pay for two consecutive Suρer Bowl victories. It is difficult to believe that Kansas City has many holes on its roster given its consistent and resounding success throughout the years, but no team is flawless.

Fortunately, if ever there were to be a draft designed to rectify some of their most pronounced shortcomings, it would be this particular draft. The first few stages of the 2024 class are loaded with star power, which is ideal for the Kansas Chiefs, who will be seeking to add immediate contributors to their roster in order to contend for the Suρer Bowl. In possession of the 32nd overall pick in the draft, the Chiefs should consider the following three players as potential targets.

Xavier Worthy, Wide Receiver, Texas

Despite the fact that his performance and outcome at the Combine were astounding and remarkable, a few individuals remained somewhat skeptical. At wide receiver, 40-yard dash times are not the most transferable skill to success in the NFL, and some of the quickest combine receivers (most recently, John Ross and Marquise Goodwin) have not been all that successful in the league.

In contrast, Worthy is unique. Accompagnying his lightning-fast speed are NFL-caliber abilities as a route runner and exceptional collegiate output. Worthy accumulated 981 yards and 12 touchdowns on 62 receptions while a freshman at Texas. While his output moderately declined in 2022, he established records for receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,014) in 2023, despite competing alongside Adonai Mitchell and Ja’Tavion Sanders, both of whom are anticipated to have their names called relatively early in the upcoming NFL draft.

Deserving is an outstanding recipient. It so occurs that he is also quite quick. Although the Chiefs did acquire Marquise “Hollywood” Brown during the offseason in an effort to improve their field position, the signing was limited to a single year. They can provide Worthy with the role and prepare him for subsequent seasons.

Ladd McConkey, Wide Receiver, Georgia

Additionally, the Chiefs may target Georgia’s Ladd McConkey, a formidable deep threаt. Many individuals consider McConkey to be, if not the greatest, the most accomplished distance runner in the class of this year. The film also holds the same view.

Additionally, he is among the most effective receivers in this year’s draft class, although his counting statistics fail to adequately represent that. Throughout his collegiate career, McConkey amassed a meager 1,688 yards on 119 receptions. For context, Rome Odunze of the Washingtоn Redskins accumulated 1,640 yards passing in the previous season. However, McConkey was exceptional during his tenure at Athens, particularly last season, in terms of yards per route run. On a per-route basis, only Malik Nabers of LSU was more proficient than McConkey.

While this does not elevate McConkey to the top of the class of receivers, it does demonstrate his potential to become a dependable NFL player. In Kansas City, he would blend in perfectly with Brown, Travis Kelce, and Rashee Rice.

Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Cornerback, Missouri

Should Kansas City not select a wide receiver in the first round, they ought to consider acquiring a cornerback. L’Jarius Sneed was a key contributor to their recent success, but the team was unable to reach an extension with him due to the team’s investment in Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and an оffensive line, as well as the payment of Chris Jones this offseason. In the end, they exchanged him for a 2024 seventh-round pick and a 2025 third-round selection with the Tennessee Titans.

Despite still possessing Trent McDuffie, the Chiefs may require an additional corner. It is possible that Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is that individual. He can support himself for an entire NFL season at 6 feet tall and 188 pounds, and he is also capable of performing a little bit of everything on the field.

The Chiefs’ depth at that position has diminished somewhat since the departures of McDuffie and Sneed. The vacancy in that position is urgent to fill, and Rakestraw could promptly assist in doing so.