Brett Veach: There will probably be a lot of trades in first round of the draft
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Key Points:
- Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach expects significant activity and multiple trades during the first round of the upcoming NFL draft, describing it as an entertaining and exciting night for fans.
- Veach noted that the draft class is very balanced, with closely graded players across various positions, leading to potential shifts in draft order as players may be selected higher or lower than projected.
- The Chiefs hold two first-round picks at No. 9 and No. 29 overall, along with a total of nine selections, giving them flexibility to trade up or down during the draft.
- Veach emphasized that having multiple picks and positions in the first round allows the Chiefs to be fluid and strategic, potentially moving picks around to maximize value.
- The Chiefs previously used two first-round picks in 2022 to select Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, and the team aims to leverage their draft capital effectively in this year’s draft.
