The Kansas City Chiefs struck a deal with the New England Patriots to trade for the No. 228 pick in Round 7 of the 2025 NFL draft.

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.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The 2025 NFL draft kicked off in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Thursday. The Kansas City Chiefs were scheduled to make nine of the draft's 257 picks, beginning with the No. 31 selection of the first round where they took offensive tackle Josh Simmons. Here's a deeper look at how each of their picks could fit onto the roster.