In the second round, a linebacker, a defensive end.
In the third round, a defensive tackle, a linebacker.
In the fourth round, a safety.
In the sixth round, a cornerback, a defensive tackle.
Additionally.
The fifth round pick was traded to the Cleveland Browns, acquiring an offensive tackle.
The seventh round pick was traded to the San Francisco 49ers, acquiring a cornerback.
This meant that, by the time the three-day 2018 draft had concluded, the Kansas City Chiefs had acquired eight defensive players and one offensive player.
The strategy was crystal clear.
At this time, the blueprint of the team structure crafted by Veach in collaboration with Reed was beginning to take shape.
The offensive group revolved around young players Mahomes and Li Wei, who though still not perfect, were beginning to establish a foundational 'Triangular Attack' system with the help of Hill and Kelsey.