Going into the 2023 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs have a massive hole — both figuratively and literally — at defensive tackle. With Khalen Saunders leaving in free agency and Brandon Williams still a free agent, the Chiefs don't have a lot of depth at the position. They did resign nose tackle Derrick Nnadi, but Nnadi's snaps have diminished for four straight years.
The Chiefs have to find a better solution at defensive tackle, regardless of where the Chiefs decided to draft the position. If the Chiefs decide to wait until Day 2 of the draft to add one, South Carolina's Zacch Pickens fits the profile the Chiefs typically like in a prospect.