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Needs left unaddressed during draft?
The Chiefs don’t have a glaring hole on their roster after the draft. Instead, the team has a few areas to address. The biggest is probably signing a veteran pass rusher, such as Melvin Ingram, to be a potential starter opposite of star defensive end Frank Clark on the Chiefs’ defensive line. The Chiefs could also take a flyer on a veteran safety since they have just four players at that position following the draft. Re-signing veteran cornerback Bashaud Breeland, a starter the past two seasons, should also be pursued by Veach to continue solidifying the Chiefs’ secondary.

How has the outlook for the season changed?
After trading for Brown, the mission for Veach was to select prospects who are serviceable at other, less desperate roster needs. The Chiefs find a nice balance in selecting prospects who are both durable and productive and still have upside to grow and develop in the NFL.

The 2021 draft is likely to be remembered most for how the Chiefs finished overhauling their offensive line in acquiring Brown and Humphrey. Both players should help give superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes greater protection, perhaps the best he has had in his five-year career, this upcoming season. Veach also provided Mahomes with two new skill-position players in Gray and Powell.

With this a draft class, Chiefs could receive valuable production this upcoming season from five prospects in Bolton, Humphrey, Kaindoh, Gray and Powell. If those players quickly realize their potential on the field, the group will be one of the best classes in the Veach era with the Chiefs.