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How recent drafts have led to the best Chiefs roster in years

For general manager Brett Veach, the Kansas City Chiefs' 2018 draft class has aged about as poorly as any draft class could.

In 2019, things got a little better with the additions of wide receiver Mecole Hardman, safety Juan Thornhill and defensive tackle Khalen Saunders — all of whom helped the Chiefs during their recent Super Bowl runs.

In 2020, Veach picked up steady defensive contributors like defensive lineman Mike Danna, linebacker Willie Gay Jr. and the team's best draft choice during those three years — cornerback L'Jarius Sneed.

But the three drafts from 2021 through this past weekend have made Kansas City's roster deeper — and likely better — than it has been in recent memory.