onejayhawk Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 For what they may be worth, post-draft grades are a tradition. While we wait for Goldfishwars, post some that you find. This is the NFL.com snap grade. https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-final-quick-snap-grades-for-all-32-teams Grade A Kansas City Chiefs Draft picks Texas WR Xavier Worthy (No. 28 overall) BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia (No. 63) TCU TE Jared Wiley (No. 131) Washington State DB Jaden Hicks (No. 133) Penn State OL Hunter Nourzad (No. 159) Tennessee DB Kamal Hadden (No. 211) Holy Cross OL C.J. Hanson (No. 248) Day 1 grade: A Day 2 grade: A- Day 3 grade: A Analysis: If you're wondering how the Chiefs stay on top, just look at this draft haul. Worthy is the sort of speedy difference-maker the Chiefs have searched for since trading Tyreek Hill away in 2022, and they did not give up much value to AFC rival Buffalo in the trade up to select him. They also did not have to reach for Suamataia, who should work himself into the lineup at tackle or guard if he's able to improve on his footwork. Wiley's potential as a mismatch against smaller defenders made him one of the top picks of the fourth round. Hicks joins past Chiefs picks L'Jarius Sneed and Chamarri Conner as yet another potential bargain defensive back in the fourth round. Nourzad could start at center or guard in the NFL. They'll be looking for corners, running backs and linebackers after the draft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 (edited) PFF https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-grades-all-32-teams#KC KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: B+ 1 (28): WR Xavier Worthy, Texas 2 (63): T Kingsley Suamataia, BYU 4 (131): TE Jared Wiley, TCU 4 (133): S Jaden Hicks, Washington State 5 (159): C Hunter Nourzad, Penn State 6 (211): CB Kamal Hadden, Tennessee 7 (248): G C.J. Hanson, Holy Cross Worthy — Kansas City trades up to select the fastest player in combine history. Worthy, owner of the 4.21-second 40-yard dash, gives Patrick Mahomes the most explosive outside threat he’s had since the departure of Tyreek Hill. However, However, Worthy earned PFF receiving grades in the low 70s in each of the last two years, and there are concerns about his 172-pound frame. It’s a gamble by a Chiefs organization looking to make their offense more aggressive. Suamataia — The Chiefs trade up one spot to select Suamataia, who could be their new starting left tackle. Suamataia has experience on both sides of the line. He posted an 80.9 PFF pass-blocking grade on the right side in 2022 and an 86.1 PFF pass-blocking grade on the left side in 2023. Protecting Patrick Mahomes is a top priority, and Suamataia can help that cause. Wiley —The Kansas City Chiefs continue to supply Patrick Mahomes with weapons in the 2024 NFL Draft. Wiley is a very, very reliable option in the passing game. His eight receiving touchdowns ranked tied for first among FBS tight ends last year, while his 308 yards after the catch ranked eighth. The Chiefs’ tight end room is legit. Hicks — The Chiefs continue to stack up extremely productive defensive backs in the NFL Draft. Hicks, a standout at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, possesses rare movement ability in the back end. Hicks earned an 83.0 coverage grade in 2023; he is a smart player who will fit in extremely well with a DB room that is already loaded with young, hungry talent. Nourzad — Nourzad is a high-floor center prospect who fits into most NFL offenses and should provide some nice depth to the Chiefs’ talented interior offensive line. Nourzad has put up some shaky grades in pass protection for Penn State over the last several seasons, but he earned a 77.0 run-blocking grade in 2023. Hadden — Hadden struggles in run support and press coverage, but there’s enough there to work with where it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him make it in the NFL. He earned a 90.4 PFF coverage grade, including a 90.9 zone-coverage grade in 2023. Hanson — Hanson was a better run blocker than a pass blocker, earning a 71.5 PFF run-blocking grade compared to a 63.5 PFF pass-blocking grade. The step up in competition level will be steep for Hanson, so the preseason will be key for him. Edited April 28 by onejayhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Sports Illustrated https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/04/27/2024-nfl-draft-team-grades-analysis Grade: B+ Round 1: No. 28: Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas Round 2: No. 63: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU Round 4: No. 131: Jared Wiley, TE, TCU Round 4: No. 133: Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State Round 5: No. 159: Hunter Nourzad, IOL, Penn State Round 6: No. 211: Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee Round 7: No. 248: C.J. Hanson, OG, Holy Cross Analysis: Kansas City went into the draft with two clear needs: left tackle and wide receiver. GM Brett Veach found both in the early rounds, trading up to land both Worthy and Suamataia. Worthy has blazing 4.21 speed, albeit weighing 165 pounds. If he hits, though, the Chiefs’ offense will be back in full force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 A to Z Sports https://atozsports.com/kansas-city/chiefs-2024-nfl-draft-class-grades-brett-veach-reloads/ Round 1, Pick No. 28 overall: Texas WR Xavier Worthy Breaking down the pick: Everything about this pick has just been awesome. From the trade-up with Buffalo to the reaction from his new teammates. Worthy is exactly what the Chiefs' offense has been lacking in recent years at the receiver position. What has me most excited about this pick is that Worthy gets to come in and learn from a veteran like Hollywood Brown. I think that pairing will make Worthy a much better pro in the long run. Final Grade: A Round 2, Pick No. 63 overall: BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia Breaking down the pick: The Chiefs had a clear need here, but there is one reason this pick won't be getting an A-grade from me. I have some concerns about how quickly Suamataia will slot into a starting role. He struggled with his inside shoulder when aligning on the left side at the Senior Bowl. Power can give him problems at times, too. I think he can play left tackle and be a quality one at that, but it might take some time. The competition in Year 1 might not be as stout for Wanya Morris as it could or should be. Final Grade: B+ Round 4, Pick No. 131 overall: TCU TE Jared Wiley Breaking down the pick: I know Chiefs fans wanted the team to double-up at wide receiver, but I feel like this was the better move for the team. The Ringer's Danny Kelly had Wiley as TE2 in the entire 2024 NFL draft. He has a massive catch radius, does damage in the middle of the field, and is a great athlete. Wiley is coming off a season where he led the FBS in touchdown receptions by a tight end. Getting this guy in a room to learn from Travis Kelce will pay major dividends. The only downside is that this pick felt a little forced as the position group really thinned out with five TEs being selected ahead of him in Round 4. Final Grade: A- Round 4, Pick No. 133 overall: Washington State S Jaden Hicks Breaking down the pick: About as perfect a value pick as you could ask for. The Athletic's Dane Brugler had Hicks ranked as his 39th overall player in the 2024 NFL draft. He's the exact type of positionless defensive back that Steve Spagnuolo loves to use in his scheme. Either safety spot, dime linebacker, nickel corner and he has some coverage snaps that are so good that I wouldn't be shocked to see him play some outside corner, too. Final Grade: A+ Round 5, Pick No. 158 overall: Penn State OL Hunter Nourzad Breaking down the pick: It's not a sexy pick, which is the main reason why I'm not grading it higher, but this was a big need for the Chiefs after Nick Allegretti's departure. Nourzad can play all three interior offensive line positions. K.C. really needed the depth there, not just for the 2024 NFL season, but for the future with a few players in contract years this season. Final Grade: B+ Round 6, Pick No. 211 overall: Tennessee CB Kamal Hadden Breaking down the pick: The Chiefs traded away L'Jarius Sneed this offseason and Hadden feels like the perfect skillset to add to the room. He's a physical boundary cornerback who is always around the ball. His coverage in the seven games before his injury in 2023 was as close to lockdown as you'll see at the NCAA level and it came in the SEC. Final Grade: A Round 7, Pick No. 248 overall: Holy Cross OG C.J. Hanson Breaking down the pick: I understand why the Chiefs made this pick. They have a lot of future needs on the interior offensive line and need depth/competition. It's just not the sexiest pick, especially when you already grabbed two other offensive linemen. The redeeming quality here is knowing that if Hanson had played for an FBS school, he'd probably have been picked in the top 150. He has the athleticism and makeup to be a 10-year starter in the league. Final Grade: C+ Final Grade: A- Youth and athleticism were the themes of this draft class for Brett Veach. It's tough to draft at the end of each round, so you've got to find some traits to hang your hat on. Those are certainly some good ones. However, it does come with some risks. How ready will the young players in this draft class be? Can they contribute in the NFL game immediately? Players like Xavier Worthy and Jared Wiley should be able to slot into the passing game quickly. Jaden Hicks and Kamal Hadden on the defensive side of the ball as well. The offensive linemen, though? There is always a steep learning curve coming from college to the NFL. Even Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi admitted that they needed to get Kingsley Suamataia in the building before knowing how ready he is to be a starter at left tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 Fox https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2024-nfl-draft-grades-analyzing-all-32-teams-classes-who-gets-top-marks Kansas City Chiefs Boasting an elite defense, the reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs entered this draft season needing to get more help for Patrick Mahomes on the offensive side of the ball, especially in the wake of Rashee Rice's legal troubles. They did so in a big way (and Mahomes showed his gratitude to general manager Brett Veach on social media). They added a weapon in Xavier Worthy whose 4.21-second 40-yard dash set an NFL Combine record. That speed figures to be lethal with Mahomes. Kansas City's top three picks were on offense. —Arthur Grade: A- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted April 29 Author Share Posted April 29 A compilation X. Chiefs ranked top 5. https://x.com/RNBWCV/status/1784675268193305036 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 According to ESPN (paywalled) the Chiefs had five of the top 100 picks in the draft, one of the top five, and two of the top 20. https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2024/5/1/24146569/chiefs-draft-5-picks-make-list-of-100-best 4. WR Xavier Worthy, WR 18. TE Jared Wiley, TE 61. CB Kamal Hadden 74. S Jaden Hicks 85. OT Kingsley Suamataia Also relevant, Suanataia is related to Penei Sewell and Puca Nakua among others https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/heres_why_new_chiefs_lt_kingsley_suamataia_might_be_ready_to_start_quicker_than_you_think/s1_17313_40312551 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC_Guy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 looks like a top-10 job at goldfishwars ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 (edited) 5 hours ago, KC_Guy said: looks like a top-10 job at goldfishwars ... We come in at #9 and GFW did not love the Xavier Worthy pick. Edited May 7 by onejayhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted yesterday at 07:05 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 07:05 PM (edited) GFW is wrapping analysis with some statistical work. This a bit of it. First total draft capital based on trade value vs value of players drafted based on GFW's ranking. Quote 29. Kansas City (3,781) - 9 30. Detroit (3,758) - 5 ramssuperbowl99 commented. Quote First thought is that this strongly backs up what I think we all intuitively knew, that these rankings prioritize efficient use of draft capital. Still I'm a bit surprised, this is a smaller correlation than I expected. Unless teams spend their value wisely, they are only getting 20 cents on the dollar. Second thought is Detroit and KC crushed it. 👍 Edited yesterday at 07:06 PM by onejayhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayanfootball Posted yesterday at 07:40 PM Share Posted yesterday at 07:40 PM (edited) On 4/28/2024 at 7:17 AM, onejayhawk said: and they did not give up much value to AFC rival Buffalo in the trade up to select him. Our 3rd. rd. pick is not chump change. It makes the Worthy pick all the more important that he hits on all the hype and holds up under contact. Edited yesterday at 07:47 PM by mayanfootball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC_Guy Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 50 minutes ago, mayanfootball said: Our 3rd. rd. pick is not chump change. It makes the Worthy pick all the more important that he hits on all the hype and holds up under contact. That sounds like they gave up the third .. nope .. it was a swap down a round .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onejayhawk Posted 21 hours ago Author Share Posted 21 hours ago 2 hours ago, mayanfootball said: Our 3rd. rd. pick is not chump change. It makes the Worthy pick all the more important that he hits on all the hype and holds up under contact. Trading back a round is quite different from giving up a pick. We traded back from #95 to #133. Looked at another way, it's the difference between DeWayne Carter DL, Duke and Jaden Hicks S, WSU. If you believe CBS rankings the Chiefs came away with the better player. I agree that it's important that Worthy is worthy. If nothing else as a rookie, XW should be a lethal PR. It's how Tyreek Hill spent his rookie season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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