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Chiefs' 2022 Draft Class: Richest, Most Productive Without QB

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The Kansas City Chiefs 2022 draft class, despite a high turnover rate, has been hailed as one of the most productive in recent years, ranking third since 2017. The group has signed second NFL contracts worth a combined $343 million, with over $230 million guaranteed. The Chiefs have won 55 games since 2022, second only to the Eagles. Key defenders and skill players like safety Bryan Cook and linebacker Leo Chenal have left for lucrative deals with other teams. However, the Chiefs retained defensive end George Karlaftis, who extended his contract for $88 million after 30.5 sacks in four years. Wide receiver Skyy Moore also found a new home with Green Bay.

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Chiefs' 2022 Draft Class: Richest, Most Productive Without QB

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Chiefs' 2022 Draft Class: Richest, Most Productive Without QB. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. Of the 10 players the Kansas City Chiefs drafted in 2022, only defensive end George Carlaphtus remains on the roster less than 4 years. Later, that class included 2 first round picks and 4 in the top 62 overall. Despite the quick turnover, these guys delivered big early on, helping the Chiefs reach Super Bowls in each of their first 3 seasons. Finalists rank it as the 3rd most productive draft class since 2017 when you exclude quarterbacks. The group has already signed 2nd NFL contracts worth a combined $343 million with over $230 million. Guaranteed, it's possibly the richest such class in league history without a quarterback. The Chiefs have won 55 games including playoffs since 2022, 2nd only to the Eagles. Having so many key defenders and skill players hurts, especially with free agencies seeing

guys like safety, Brian Cook head to the Bengals for 40. Million dollars in linebacker, Leo Chanel joined the commanders for 25 million. Big names like Cornerback Trent McDuffy got traded to the Rams and signed a massive $124 million deal, making him the highest paid at his position. Jalen Watson, a 7th round gem, also went to the Rams for 51 million while running back Isaiah Pacheco signed a short-term deal with the Lions. Carl Aftis just extended with Kansas City for $88 million after 30 and a half sacks in 4 years. Why receiver Skyy Moore landed with Green Bay after Stinson San Francisco and a couple others like Joshua Williams and Darian Kinnerd found new. Holmes too, one unsigned free agent, Naze Johnson, is still looking. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com

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