Reviewing Chiefs’ offseason roster ahead of 2023 NFL draft

The offseason roster for the Kansas City Chiefs will get an infusion of talent in the 2023 NFL draft.

As things currently stand, the Chiefs have 65 players on the 90-man roster. They’ll need to add at least 25 more between the 2023 NFL draft, undrafted free agency, and whatever free agent signings might come later this offseason.

Should they keep all 10 of their draft picks, filling out the roster shouldn’t be a tough thing to accomplish. As things currently stand, the roster has changed quite a bit with some key veteran departures on both sides of the ball. The front office in Kansas City seems comfortable with their decisions and in many ways, they’re betting on themselves to be able to fill a lot of remaining roster needs in the upcoming draft, just as they did a season ago.

Let’s take a look at the current roster and gauge the likelihood of additions via the draft at each position:

Quarterback: 4

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1. Patrick Mahomes
2. Blaine Gabbert
3. Shane Buechele
4. Chris Oladokun

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: Low

Running back: 3

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1. Isiah Pacheco
2. Clyde Edwards-Helaire
3. La’Mical Perine

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: High

Wide receiver: 11

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1. Marquez Valdes-Scantling
2. Kadarius Toney
3. Skyy Moore
4. Justin Watson
5. Richie James
6. Cornell Powell
7. Ihmir Smith-Marsette
8. Jerrion Ealy
9. Justyn Ross
10. John Ross
11. Ty Fryfogle

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: High

Tight end: 6

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1. Travis Kelce
2. Noah Gray
3. Blake Bell
4. Jody Fortson
5. Kendall Blanton
6. Matt Bushman

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: Medium

Offensive tackle: 4

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1. Jawaan Taylor
2. Lucas Niang
3. Prince Tega Wanogho
4. Darian Kinnard

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: High

Offensive guard: 4

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1. Joe Thuney
2. Trey Smith
3. Nick Allegretti
4. Mike Caliendo

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: Medium

Center: 2

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1. Creed Humphrey
2. Austin Reiter

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: Low

Defensive tackle: 7

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1. Chris Jones
2. Derrick Nnadi
3. Tershawn Wharton
4. Danny Shelton
5. Phil Hoskins
6. Byron Cowart
7. Daniel Wise

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: High

Edge rusher: 5

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1. George Karlaftis
2. Charles Omenihu
3. Mike Danna
4. Joshua Kaindoh
5. Malik Herring

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: High

Linebacker: 6

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1. Nick Bolton
2. Willie Gay Jr.
3. Drue Tranquill
4. Leo Chenal
5. Jack Cochrane
6. Cole Christiansen

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: Low

Cornerback: 6

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1. L’Jarius Sneed
2. Trent McDuffie
3. Jaylen Watson
4. Joshua Williams
5. Nazeeh Johnson
6. Dicaprio Bootle

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: Medium

Safety: 4

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1. Justin Reid
2. Bryan Cook
3. Mike Edwards
4. Deon Bush

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: Medium

Special teams: 3

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1. LS James Winchester
2. P Tommy Townsend
3. K Harrison Butker

Likelihood of 2023 NFL draft addition: Low