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Kansas City Chiefs Draft 2024: Who made this year the Kansas City team on the NFL draft?
Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, the Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2024 NFL Draft with strategic focus, aiming to replenish their roster and build on their championship success. The Chiefs managed their draft picks shrewdly, addressing key areas to enhance both their offensive firepower and defensive depth. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their selections:
Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas – Round 1, Pick 28 (from Bills)
The Chiefs kicked off their draft by selecting Xavier Worthy, the fastest player at this year’s combine, with a record 4.21-second 40-yard dash. Worthy is expected to fill the void left by departing deep threats Mecole Hardman and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. His impressive collegiate performance at Texas, boasting an average of 66 catches and over 900 yards per season, suggests he will be a vital addition to the Chiefs’ receiving corps alongside Hollywood Brown.
Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU – Round 2, Pick 63 (from 49ers)
Kansas City chose Kingsley Suamataia in the second round, a versatile lineman capable of playing left tackle-a position left open with Donovan Smith unsigned. Suamataia could also provide a valuable swing option if right tackle Jawaan Taylor continues to struggle.
Jared Wiley, TE, TCU – Round 4, Pick 131
In the fourth round, the Chiefs added Jared Wiley, a tight end from TCU known for his impressive 4.6 speed in the 40-yard dash and reliable hands. Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 249 pounds, Wiley’s physical attributes and minimal drop rate make him a promising addition for rotational tight end duties and a potential future contributor to the team’s offensive schemes.
Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State – Round 4, Pick 133 (compensatory selection from Bills)
Just two picks later, Kansas City secured Jaden Hicks, a highly-regarded safety from Washington State. Known for his solid size and exceptional game tape, Hicks is expected to fit well into any defensive scheme and develop into a starting safety under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
Hunter Nourzad, C, Penn State – Round 5, Pick 159 (from Cowboys)
With their fifth-round pick, the Chiefs drafted Hunter Nourzad, an interior lineman from Penn State. Nourzad’s versatility and experience across multiple positions on the offensive line make him a valuable asset for Kansas City, potentially backing up all three interior spots.
Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee – Round 6, Pick 211 (compensatory selection from 49ers)
Kansas City added depth to their secondary by selecting Kamal Hadden, a cornerback from Tennessee, in the sixth round. Despite lacking top-end speed, Hadden’s coverage skills and ball production have been highly rated, making him a suitable candidate for zone coverage schemes.
C.J. Hanson, G, Holy Cross – Round 7, Pick 248 (from Bills)
In the final round, the Chiefs picked C.J. Hanson, a guard from Holy Cross. With 38 college starts under his belt, Hanson’s quickness in the run game could be an asset. However, he will need to strengthen his pass protection skills to contend with NFL-level competition.
The Kansas City Chiefs‘ approach to the 2024 draft reflects a blend of immediate impact players and developmental prospects, aiming to sustain their championship-level performance while preparing for future challenges.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Below is a look at the results from Tuesday night’s high school basketball sub-state semifinals in Northeast Kansas.
Editor’s Note: This story will be updated with what schools are hosting when that information becomes readily available.
WIBW Scoreboard
BOYS
5A East Boys: Tuesday’s sub-state semifinal results
- KC Washington 68, Highland Park 38
- Shawnee Heights 49, De Soto 37 (will play Leavenworth Friday)
5A West Boys: Tuesday’s sub-state semifinal results
- Topeka West 55, Hutchinson 32 (will play Bishop Carroll Friday)
- Emporia 61, Great Bend 41 (will play Maize South Friday)
- Seaman 73, Valley Center 51 (will play Hays Friday)
3A West Franklin Boys: Tuesday’s sub-state semifinal results
- Burlington 60, Osage City 35 (will play Baxter Springs Friday)
3A Sabetha Boys: Tuesday’s sub-state semifinal results
- Hiawatha 73, Oskaloosa 48 (will play Heritage Christian Friday)
- Silver Lake 58, Sabetha 39 (will play Perry-Lecompton Friday 7:30 p.m.)
GIRLS
6A West Girls: Tuesday’s sub-state semifinal results
- Washburn Rural 60, Wichita South 32 (will play Derby)
- Topeka High 69, Maize 45 (will play Liberal)
- Manhattan 67, Free State 21 (will play Wichita East)
4A East Girls: Tuesday’s sub-state semifinal results
- Rock Creek 71, Parsons 23 (will play Tonganoxie)
- Wamego 54, Labette County 33 (will play Bishop Miege)
- Hayden 2, Athison 0 (will play Baldwin)
2A Eskridge/Mission Valley Girls: Tuesday’s sub-state semifinal results
- Rossville 71, KC Christian 49 (will play Maur Hill-Mount Academy)
- Lyndon 61, Jeff. Co. North 31 (will play Valley Heights)
- Valley Heights 65, Doniphan West 41 (will play Lyndon)
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In early 2026, the Kansas state legislature passed SB 244, a law which prohibits transgender people from using public restrooms on government property that align with their gender identity and establishes a private right of action that allows anyone who suspects someone is transgender and in violation of the law to sue that person for “damages” totaling $1,000.
The law also invalidates state-issued driver’s licenses with updated gender markers that reflect the carrier’s gender identity. In February 2026, transgender people across the state received letters from the state Department of Revenue’s Division of Vehicles informing them that their driver’s licenses “will no longer be valid,” effective immediately. SB 244 also prohibits transgender Kansans – or those born in Kansas – from updating the gender marker on state-issued birth certificates and driver’s licenses in the future.
The same day SB 244 went into effect, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Kansas, and Ballard Spahr LLP filed a lawsuit challenging SB 244 in the District Court of Douglas County on behalf of two transgender men who had their driver’s licenses invalidated under the law. The lawsuit charges that SB 244 violates the Kansas Constitution’s protections for personal autonomy, privacy, equality under the law, due process, and freedom of speech.
“The invalidation of state-issued IDs threatens to out transgender people against their will every time they apply for a job, rent an apartment, or interact with police,” said Harper Seldin, Senior Staff Attorney for the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Rights Project. “Taken as a whole, SB 244 is a transparent attempt to deny transgender people autonomy over their own identities and push them out of public life altogether.”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A Kansas City man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy and possession of an illegal firearm.
According to the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, 22-year-old Antoine R. Gillum was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole.
His sentencing stems from a June 2024 incident in a metro gas station. KCPD investigators contacted Gillum inside and found that he had discarded a 9 mm pistol in an aisle between the merchandise. He also discarded a pill bottle containing multiple illegal substances: cocaine base, oxycodone/acetaminophen and oxycodone.
Officers searched the vehicle Gillum had arrived in and found approximately 32 grams of cocaine base.
On May 6, 2025, Gillum pleaded guilty to one count each of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica Jennings. It’s a part of ‘Operation Take Back America,’ a nationwide Department of Justice initiative to eliminate cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
No further information has been released.
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