In recent history, no position group has been addressed with more volume through the draft by the Kansas City Chiefs than defensive backs. Over the last five NFL Drafts, the Chiefs have acquired contributors like cornerback Rashad Fenton, cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, safety Bryan Cook — and last year's Day 3 picks: cornerback Joshua Williams and Jaylen Watson.
In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chiefs used two more picks to strengthen the position: a fourth-round selection for Virginia Tech safety Chamarri Conner and a seventh-round pick for Ball State cornerback Nic Jones.
Last season, the then-rookies, Williams and Watson, highlighted a Super Bowl run with game-changing plays — like a pick-six or a tipped-up pass intercepted by a teammate.