The Kansas City Chiefs made four of their six 2021 NFL draft selections on Day 3. Their picks ranged from pass-catchers to offensive linemen, but there was only a single defensive player drafted on Day 3.
It’s tough to tell just how successful a draft class will be right away. The rule of thumb typically says 2-3 years of development time for players. The group of prospects taken by Kansas City on Day 3 appears to be quite good on paper.
With that in mind, here are some early grades for the Chiefs’ selections from Joshua Kaindoh to Trey Smith:
