KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night when the Super Bowl champions picked LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire with the 32nd overall selection.
The Chiefs were long rumored to have interest in trading down, especially considering they have just five selections during the three-day draft.
But with no suitors bringing general manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid a worthwhile offer, the Chiefs wound up having their pick of running backs after none had been taken in the first round.
They ultimately went with Edwards-Helaire, the best fit for their offense, over more high-profile running backs such as Georgia's D'Andre Swift and Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor.