The Kansas City Chiefs boast that beautiful 31st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Some say the Lombardi Trophy is the best prize for winning the Super Bowl but I disagree. Owning the last pick of the first round just hits different. With that being said, I will not be using that sacred selection to make a pick and will instead be using it to trade down. Our feeling is that we can let the board come to us and be happy with the player pool available to us early on Day 2 and we can get some nice capital in return for this first-rounder.

The goal here is simple: I want Darnell Washington in Kansas City. Why? I’m the GM, don’t question me! Uhhh, well seriously I’ll describe that later but first Imma need to make this trade right quick…

The Lions will receive: No. 31 and No. 166

The Chiefs will receive: No. 48, No. 81, and Detroit’s 2024 3rd Rounder

The Lions get hungry and find themselves picking in the first round for the third time in 2023. General manager Brad Holmes and his team are comfortable making this move as they hold picks 48 and 55 as well as an extra 2024 third from the T.J. Hockenson deal. Since the trade I made leaves Detroit with picks 55, 152, 166, 183, and 194, it would then become very likely that the Lions part ways with the 55th pick and look to return some draft capital back. While the Chiefs return won’t blow you away, it’s a fair market price. Kansas City has picks 48, 63, 81, and 95 in the top 100. Picking up an extra third for next year’s draft is an under-the-radar pickup.

Georgia TE Darnell Washington (6-7, 270) is a colossus who flashes above-average athleticism.

A man of his towering size should not be able to hurdle people like this. He's an intriguing prospect. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/SvtowVj8Km

— WBG84 (@WBG84) February 3, 2023

As I mentioned, I wanted to take Darnell Washington and there was no way I was taking him in the first round. It’s much easier for me to do so now that we’re picking at 48. I’d like to first note that I do think Washington will hit or miss in the NFL based on his landing spot in the draft. Kansas City just so happens to be one of the spots where I believe he’d hit and it’s my favorite landing spot for him. The fit in this Chiefs offense is CRAZY! And secondly, this is NOT a Travis Kelce replacement pick. We hear the term “luxury pick” quite often nowadays, and it often doesn’t even get used correctly. I don’t want to call this a luxury pick and would much rather state that we aren’t taking the best player available or even the best tight end on the board, but we do see Darnell as the best fit for our franchise and know that he’s a piece to the puzzle that can help make the Chiefs offense even scarier. This pick is all about the fit.

"This is basically an alley-oop."@GeorgiaFootball 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lqUf0LRLuY

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 4, 2021

Darnell Washington is a mammoth of a human being at 6-foot-7 and 264 pounds. The former basketball star just so happens to be a remarkable football player as well. But this kid truly is a terrific athlete and he showed that to be true at the combine where he ran a 4.64 40 with a 2.67 20-yard split and aced the shuttle with a marvelous time of 4.08. It shouldn’t surprise you when I relay this information to you: Washington boasts 34 ⅜-inch arms and has massive 11-inch hands. This guy is a beast. What else can I say? His catch radius and ability to just overpower defenders with height, strength, and strong hands is just hilarious to think about and see on tape. While I do see intrigue as a pass catcher, I see so much intrigue as a blocker and this is where he will truly shine. Washington is built like a franchise left tackle on a vegan diet. I’m saying he doesn’t have the weight like they do. I don’t have a clue if this dude be eating vegan or not. Don’t make fun of me for not knowing! The quick-hitting points are that Washington has solid footwork, decent technique, but so much raw power and the simplistic ability to move a man like he’s a pebble. With proper coaching, this guy will develop into an absolute force. He’ll set the edge like a stellar tackle.

There is no stat line for what Darnell Washington does. pic.twitter.com/TsDwtv0qiv

— McDashy (check mark) (@that_dash) March 26, 2023

Like I said, I want Darnell Washington in KC because of the fit in this offense. We’re going to coach him up and he’s going to be an exquisite asset in our rushing attack. He’ll be an extra pass blocker at times too. While I don’t foresee too much receiving production, I do know he’s going to be a mainstay in the red zone and goal-line offenses. Think of the things that Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes will cook up with this 6-foot-7 weapon on the field. I’m drooling thinking about the endless possibilities. There’s Washington flanked to Mahomes left in the backfield, and what happens next will shock you.

He’ll be scoring touchdowns, setting up key blocks, and helping Kansas City contend for plenty more Super Bowls. Again, he ain’t here to steal Kelce’s job, and he really isn’t coming here to put up gaudy numbers. This isn’t a sexy pick; it’s just a dang good pick for the Chiefs offense. And you know very well that Reid will be giggling in the war room when this pick is made. At least that’s how I envisioned it when I made this pick for them.