Ten players the Chiefs could be targeting Friday on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
The Chiefs took care of an important need Thursday night by selecting offensive tackle Josh Simmons in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Now general manager Brett Veach and the Chiefs are turning their attention to the next two rounds of the NFL Draft. Both will be held Friday.
The Chiefs hold three picks on Day 2 of the draft.
- Round 2: Pick 63
- Round 3: Pick 66
- Round 3: Pick 95
Who might the Chiefs pick Friday? Here are 10 players who were forecast to be selected by the Chiefs in seven-round mock drafts from USA Today, The Athletic, NFL.com, CBS Sports and Pro Football Focus.
DE Landon Johnson, Arkansas
6-6, 264 pounds
Here is what Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports wrote about Johnson: “His competitiveness and straight speed will allow him to be an early contributor as he continues to figure out his game and gets into a more focused role at the next level.”
WR Tre Harris, Mississippi
6-2, 205 pounds
“He’s primarily a first- and third-level target, mixing a barrage of hitches and slants with go routes and posts,” wrote NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein. “He’s fast enough to win over the top and talented with the ball in his hands to stretch short throws into longer yardage. His route-running and contested-catch success both took an upturn but they still need work at the pro level.”
TE Elijah Arroyo, Miami
6-4 1/2, 250 pounds
“Arroyo’s biggest strengths are route running and creating separation,” wrote Bleacher Report. “He manipulates defenders with his route stem to attack leverage and push them where he needs to free up the intended direction of his break. He sells routes well using his body, including head/shoulder fakes, eye manipulation, and rocker steps.”
DT Darius Alexander, Toledo
6-4, 305 pounds
The Draft Network wrote: “First and foremost is Alexander’s run defense. Standing at a long 6-foot-4 and with the mass to complement, he is the ideal early-down 3-technique to anchor a team’s defensive line. His power — combined with his technique to anchor against double teams, two-gap, or penetrate — shows up frequently on film. Specifically, when looking at his work against double teams, whether he was asked to hold his ground or slingshot through and split them, he was an immovable force.”
DT Alfred Collins, Texas
6-5, 320 pounds
“Collins has impressive upper body strength and long arms to win at the point of attack and gain control of the block,” Bleacher Report wrote. “Combined with a wide base and sturdy lower half, he’s hard to move out of his gap one-on-one and can beat his man to defeat and make plays against double teams.”
WR Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
6-4, 214 pounds
This is part of what Dane Brugler of The Athletic wrote about Higgins: “With the body control and grace of a former point guard, Higgins has the smooth athleticism that translates to his route running, and he is more than just a possession target — even if his tape doesn’t show a dangerous playmaker after the catch. He is a big, strong target who is natural at tracking and adjusting to the football, regardless of the placement or coverage (just three drops on 210 targets at Iowa State).”
DT Deone Walker, Kentucky
6-7, 331 pounds
“A defensive lineman with rare traits, Walker might require a heavier lean on projection over tape,” Zierlein wrote. “He’s tight-hipped and too upright to really sink in and command the gaps as an even-front defensive tackle. His success rate rises once he’s able to kick out wider in the alignment and engage in more man-to-man battles.”
CB Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State
6-1, 197 pounds
“Just a one-year starter at Florida State, Thomas’ lack of experience can be viewed as both a positive and a negative,” Pro Football Network wrote. “He is not a refined player as it stands today, but he has a lot of room for improvement and will only get better with more playing time and NFL coaching.”
HB Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State
5-9, 219 pounds
Bleacher Report wrote: “Skattebo offers more than a power presence downhill. He has good footwork to change directions and run lanes as he presses the line of scrimmage. He is a patient and efficient mover, allowing the offensive line to establish their blocks before he springs through the lanes. ... In the passing game, he is reliable as a receiver out of the backfield and stays in the pocket to protect the quarterback. He keeps a strong base and strikes with intent to anchor against free-running blitzing defenders.”
RB Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
5-6, 206 pounds
“If you spend too much time focusing on the small inconsistencies of Tuten’s college game, you run the risk of overlooking the match he is for the pro game,” Zierlein wrote. “He’s an explosive athlete with average size but a compact frame. He has elite straight-line speed and easy hips to make sudden cuts and turns.“
This story was originally published April 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM with the headline "Ten players the Chiefs could be targeting Friday on Day 2 of the NFL Draft."
