The Chiefs filled their biggest needs during the three-day NFL draft, beginning with their biggest on the first night, when they used the final pick of the first round on Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons.

SMU running back Brashard Smith was taken in the seventh-round, No. 228 overall, in a deal with the New England Patriots. The Chiefs gave up their final two slots in the seventh round, Nos. 251 and 257. Smith started his college career at Miami (Florida) as a wide receiver. He ended it in Dallas as one of the nation’s most productive running backs.

Getting their left tackle of the future in Ohio State's Josh Simmons was critical. Then the Chiefs shored up an already strong defense.