The Kansas City Chiefs made the defensive line their immediate focus with their first-round pick of the 2023 NFL draft. Felix Anudike-Uzomah is the newest member of the roster without having to travel far after a successful college career at nearby Kansas State.
The temptation to move up was a rumor circulating the Chiefs for weeks leading up to Thursday’s opening round. Teams possibly trading back for more assets or trying to get an extra pick in the first round were scenarios general manager Brett Veach expected. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was in the team’s war room throughout the process, telling reporters there were calls made to them regarding Pick No. 31.
