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On the Draft Board: Damien Martinez shows shades of a young Kareem Hunt

Related Topics: Kareem Hunt, Damien Martinez

Based on the Kansas City Chiefs' free agency decisions, I see two clear needs going into the draft: defensive tackle depth and a starting running back.

Running back is typically not seen as a position where teams desperately need help, but in the Chiefs' situation, it’s a dire need for them. The Chiefs' running game in 2024 was one of the most interesting case studies I remember. Last season, the Chiefs were eighth in success rate rushing the ball. That’s a very good number. Kareem Hunt was 28th in the NFL in rushing first downs last season — a great number for a player the Chiefs got in September.