Chiefs Predicted To Land Superstar RB In Mock Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs' playoff hopes are very slim with the 2025 NFL season in the final stretch. 

While the Super Bowl streak might be ending for Kansas City, the future still is bright. The Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes still going forward, and although tight end Travis Kelce might be nearing the end of his career, the offense and defense has plenty of talent. 

Missing the playoffs would land them a higher draft pick than they are used to, and ESPN's Field Yates had them selecting a much-needed piece: Notre Dame superstar running back Jeremiyah Love. 

Yates' new mock had the Chiefs selecting at No. 14 overall and selecting Love in one of the easiest decisions in recent memory. 

"As Kansas City enters an unusual offseason that will likely start when 14 other teams advance to the playoffs, it's clear the offense needs another playmaker. The Chiefs' running backs are averaging just 3.8 yards per carry this season. Is it likely that Love drops to No. 14 to fix that? I have my doubts, but most NFL teams are wary of using a first-round pick at running back when they could address needs at more premium positions. The Chiefs might have some pause after their 2020 selection of Clyde Edwards-Helaire (No. 32) didn't work out, but Love is too good to pass on here."

So, why grab Love this early when first-round running backs have become an afterthought? Well, the Irish was a Heisman finalist, and his talent speaks for itself. 

"He's an amazingly explosive, agile and balanced runner who effortlessly makes defenders miss (60 forced missed tackles this season on just 199 carries). The Heisman Trophy finalist is also a legitimate threat in the passing game, with 10.4 yards per catch and three receiving touchdowns this season."

The Chiefs have been wanting an explosive, three-down running back for years, and Love with Mahomes, Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy is a scary offense and one that will give opposing defenses headaches.