Grading Chiefs’ pick of K-State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah
From right around pick No. 22 all the way through pick No. 30, things went as poorly as they possibly could with Kansas City. I credit the Chiefs for staying true to their draft board and going after a position where there was still some value left. Adding a player who is from the area when the draft is in Kansas City — it’s a great story. It also feels like it could be a bit of a gimmick.
The thing I might like most about this pick is that Anudike-Uzomah is only 21 years old, so you’re going to see a ton of growth from this player as time goes on. He plays with a ton of urgency and relentlessness, which you know got the attention of Steve Spagnuolo and Joe Cullen.
I think he can come in and have just as much production and playtime as George Karlaftis did a season ago. He’ll give the Chiefs a greater depth of talent at the edge rusher position with Mike Danna slated to be a free agent in 2024. It balances a bit of immediate need after Frank Clark’s departure with looking ahead to future needs as well.
Source: Chiefs Wire
