R.J. White urged bettors to grab defensive line/edge at roughly +180 for the Chiefs’ first‑selection market, arguing the odds are mis‑priced. White noted that Kansas City believes it already has its starting five up front after signing Jalen Moore, which explains why offensive line help is likelier to come from the deep Day‑2 tackle pool. Conversely, impact edge defenders thin out quickly beyond Round 1, so Brett Veach is incentivized to address that position early. White called the plus‑money sticker a "great value pick" compared to the –125 juice on O‑line and expects an explosive pass‑rusher or versatile three‑tech to be the obvious BPA when pick 32 arrives.

Jason La Canfora said bettors should side with defensive line/edge at +170 for the Chiefs’ first‑player‑drafted prop even though offensive line sits as the odds‑on favorite. He reasoned that this class is loaded with what he called a “potentially generational group of D‑tackles,” meaning an interior disruptor such as Michigan’s Mason Graham could easily slide to pick 32. La Canfora added that Andy Reid already feels comfortable enough with the reworked O‑line after signing Jalen Moore, while Steve Spagnuolo still needs a long‑term running mate—and eventual replacement—for Chris Jones. Because Kansas City traditionally lets Patrick Mahomes mask minor offensive flaws and because tackle depth is solid on Day 2, La Canfora believes Reid will pounce on whichever explosive interior or edge talent the board gifts him, making the plus‑money edge/DL market the sharper side.

Emery Hunt prefers betting Kansas City to take a defensive lineman at roughly +170 instead of the –125 chalk on offensive line. Hunt argued that the Chiefs still lack a true bookend opposite George Karlaftis and perennial All‑Pro Chris Jones. Last year’s late‑first flyer Felix Anudike‑Uzomah has yet to crack the rotation, leaving a glaring need for an explosive edge. With Patrick Mahomes covering for offensive shortcomings and a deep Day‑2 tackle class available, Hunt expects Brett Veach to grab a pass rusher at 32 and patch the line later. That positional logic plus plus‑money odds makes DL‑Edge his preferred play on Kansas City’s first‑pick market.

At +175, La Canfora favors the Chiefs to address DL/EDGE before offensive line. He acknowledges Kansas City’s obvious OL needs but argues the front office may believe its young tackles still have upside and that interior protection can be mined for value on Day 2. Conversely, quality defensive linemen could be scarce by the time they pick again. With Chris Jones beginning to slow down and Joe Thuney’s departure further stressing the trenches, La Canfora anticipates GM Brett Veach grabbing a disruptive edge or interior defender while leaving the line help for later rounds.

Thor Nystrom picked Ohio State’s Donovan Jackson for the Chiefs at No. 31 and called any Jackson draft‑slot Under above 33.5 a gift. Kansas City lost Joe Thuney and still hasn’t extended Creed Humphrey, so Brett Veach wants an interior rock who can also moonlight at tackle in a pinch. Jackson checks every box: a 9.22 RAS, 34‑inch arms, and a 1.71 ten‑split that puts him in the 90th percentile for guards. When Josh Simmons tore his ACL, the Buckeyes slid Jackson to left tackle for two games; sacks dropped from eight to one, and he stonewalled projected top‑15 edge James Pierce in the CFP semifinal. Thor believes that movable chess‑piece trait is why Andy Reid will prefer Jackson over the heavier Tyler Booker, yet books still price Booker as the higher pick. He recommended betting ‘First interior OL drafted – Jackson’ (+400) and pairing it with Chiefs‑Jackson exact‑match props before the market wakes up to the athleticism narrative Reid covets.

Mike Wright said drafters may be over‑penalizing Rashee Rice for a suspension that might not happen this year. Citing cap‑friendly lawyer Dan Davenport’s latest breakdown, Wright explained that Rice’s court dates have been pushed into a jurisdiction notorious for long delays, making it "not impossible" the case drags past the entire 2025 season. If the league waits for legal resolution, Rice could suit up all year for the Chiefs, which would give him every‑week WR2 value in Patrick Mahomes’ offense despite Xavier Worthy’s arrival. Wright urged managers to scoop Rice at his current depressed ADP, especially in best‑ball formats where the risk of a late‑season ban is less punitive.