Kansas City has a unique shot at the "Mr. Irrelevant" pick. Kansas City Star experts detail how roster trades shape the Chiefs' eight total selections this year. See how the Chiefs might trade up, trade back, or double down on value to fill gaps and keep Patrick Mahomes protected.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The 2025 NFL draft (8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) begins April 24 and will be held in Green Bay, Wisc. The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to make eight of the draft's 257 picks, beginning with the No. 31 selection of the first round on Thursday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs hold the No. 31 overall pick in the first round, potentially binding them to the decisions of 30 other NFL teams before they come on the clock. They still h