In one of the biggest surprises of the 2022 NFL Draft, All-American tackle Darian Kinnard slipped to day three. That fall lasted until round five, but the multi-year starter at Kentucky has found a great home.
The Chiefs traded up to grab the No. 145 overall pick, general manager Brett Veach moved to grab the two-time All-SEC selection the next big piece of their offensive line after addressing defense with a pair of first-round selections.
How does Darian Kinnard fit into the offense paced by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes? Well, the Chiefs play a style of football that matches the strengths of the Kentucky star, and this group needs a player on the right side of the line with some positional versatility.