The Chiefs also got Tennessee defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, Louisville defensive end Ashton Gillotte, California cornerback Nohl Williams, Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals, Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and SMU running back Brashard Smith with their other picks.

The Kansas City Chiefs added seven players through the 2025 draft and are filling out the 90-man offseason roster with undrafted free agents. Brett Veach was tasked with reloading the roster with the requisite talent to lift this team back to Super Bowl LX.

Sanders, who was ranked as the No. 23 overall prospect and No. 2 quarterback available on 2025 B/R NFL Draft Big Board, had been discussed in some early mock drafts as a potential top-three pick and a competitor with Ward as the top quarterback in the draft.