(kcchiefs/k-state) The Kansas City Chiefs added to their defense by selecting Kansas State edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah n the 1st Round of the first day of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Chiefs GM Brett Veach says he fits a need.
Anudike-Uzomah was the 2022 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year after totaling 46 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a pass breakup. He earned multiple All-America accolades, including first-team honors from USA TODAY and second-team honors from the Walter Camp Foundation, American Football Writers Association, American Football Coaches Association, and CBS Sports. His 8.5 sacks ranked second in the Big 12 and his two forced fumbles tied for third, while he registered at least a half tackle for loss in nine games and at least a half sack in seven contests.
Anudike-Uzomah a Lees Summit High School grad gets to play in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, is the first Wildcat picked in the first round since quarterback Josh Freeman was selected with the 17th overall pick by Tampa Bay in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the 1st overall pick.
The Draft continues Friday night with rounds 2 and 3. The Chiefs have the last pick in both rounds. Rounds 4 thru 7 will be held Saturday.
