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Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs

Should the Chiefs TARGET Defensive Tackle Help? Chris Jones Draft Impact EXPLAINED

Locked On Chiefs - Daily Podcast On The Kansas City Chiefs

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🗓️ 3 March 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Kansas City Chiefs face a crucial offseason decision: how to revamp their defensive tackle group behind Chris Jones. With Omar Norman Lott returning from a major injury and only Zach Pickens under contract, urgent questions surround the defensive line’s depth and pass-rush potential. Are Chiefs fans about to see a double-dip at defensive tackle in the NFL Draft, or will free agency shift the team’s draft strategy? Chris Clark and Ryan Tracy spotlight top defensive tackle prospects like Peter Woods, Kayden McDonnell, and Lee Hunter while debating the value of drafting Caleb Banks or Christen Miller in the first or second round. The episode dissects the strengths and concerns of this year’s class, the importance of interior pressure, and whether Kansas City should trade back for better value. Don’t miss expert insights on key draft targets and how the Chiefs can maximize defensive line impact for another championship run.

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0:00.0

Chiefs need defensive tackle pass rush.

0:03.3

And that's what we're going to be talking about today on Locked on Chiefs.

0:06.9

From the land of the three and the home of the Chiefs, this is the Locked on Chiefs podcast.

0:15.8

And welcome back to another episode of Locked on Chiefs, part of Locked on Podcast Network,

0:19.2

your team every single day, part of the number one sports podcast network in the United States. Thank you all for listening. We do truly appreciate it. And if you haven't already, go check out our Everydayer Club at LockedonChiefs. Supercast.com, where you can get ad-free audio and access to our Everydayer Club Discord server, where you can talk to Ryan and I on a daily basis. I'm Chris Clark from Chief's Corner. That is Ryan Tracy from RGR Football, NFL 33, and Rogue Analytics. We are going to be diving into the defensive tackle class. Who are some guys that the Chiefs could be looking at in the top couple of rounds at the defensive tackle position? But today's episode is brought to you by Fanduel.

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So many different positional groups to look at when we're talking about this roster

1:09.4

and where the chiefs need help.

1:11.4

But I don't know that you can make an argument that there's any positional group

1:14.7

that needs more help than maybe the defensive tackles in general

1:18.0

because it's basically Chris Jones and a lot of nothing behind him.

1:22.8

Yes, you have an or more normal lot, but he's coming back from an injury and a severe injury.

1:27.2

And you asked way too much of him last season.

1:29.5

I said that multiple times.

1:31.3

You got to go get somebody a defensive tackle.

1:33.4

So who are you looking at?

1:34.8

And I don't believe there's probably anybody that's worth taking in the top 10.

1:39.6

Is that correct, in your opinion?

1:41.7

It's close.

1:43.6

I personally agree with that. and by the way the only other

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