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Kansas City Chiefs have a history of NFL draft surprises

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs are often good for some NFL draft surprises. Their first-round draft pick was a running back last year, less than three months after their starter rushed for 100 yards and scored two touchdowns in the Super Bowl.

In 2019, their top pick was a wide receiver, this despite already having Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins. In 2017, they made a huge trade up to select a quarterback in the first round for the first time in 34 years.

The Chiefs have eight picks in the year's draft, the first being the 31st overall selection.