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In Ryan Poles’ final draft with the Chiefs in 2021, as assistant director of player personnel, he helped fortify the Chiefs’ transitioning offensive line — which was arguably the biggest threat to their run as Super Bowl contenders with Patrick Mahomes after a disastrous performance in a 31-9 loss to the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.
A former offensive lineman, Poles had a big hand in scouting two offensive linemen the Chiefs drafted in 2021 — Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey in the second round (No. 63) and Tennessee guard Trey Smith in the sixth round (No.