The move surprised the Bills (see behind-the-scenes video here), leaving them with Florida CB Kaiir Elam at No. 23. That decision didn’t work out for Buffalo, as Elam was just traded to the Cowboys this offseason.
With the 2025 NFL Draft around the corner, it’s important to note that the Chiefs may need to maneuver themselves in front of the Bills again, as they share an interest in one specific draft prospect.
Chiefs and Bills both showing interest in same 2025 NFL Draft prospect
Farmer spoke about his pre-draft visits and team interest after the FSU Pro Day. During that press conference, he revealed that the Bills and Chiefs share something in common. He’s been in constant communication with both clubs.
“I’ve got like nine top-30 visits. I’ve talked to all of the top teams. I’ve talked to Cleveland, I talk to the Bills and Kansas City every day,” he said. “Like every day, I talk to the Bills and Kansas City. I talked to Philly yesterday. I’ve got a visit with them. . . I’ve talked to mostly everybody that needs a D-Tackle.”
It’s easy to see why the Chiefs like Farmer. He’s a stout and robust defensive tackle prospect at 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds who has made 25 starts with Florida State over the past two seasons. During that span, the 22-year-old posted 64 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two passes batted, and one forced fumble. He even models his game after a former Andy Reid-Brett Veach draft pick in Philadelphia, Fletcher Cox.
When do the Chiefs need to be concerned about Buffalo if they want to draft Farmer?
What happens with the Chiefs and Bills in the draft’s first round could influence Round 2. Farmer is not projected to be a first-round draft pick, but should neither team select a defensive tackle (or trade down) in Round 1, Brett Veach must be diligent.
Farmer’s A to Z Sports Expected Draft Range has him landing between picks 64 and 143, but the Bills pick at No. 56 and No. 62 in the second round. Brandon Beane will be aware that both picks are ahead of Kansas City at pick No. 63 in the second round and No. 66 atop the third round.
If the Chiefs want Farmer, they’ll likely have to move up ahead of No. 62 at the very least. The safe bet would be to find a mid-50s trade partner to move up with. The Seattle Seahawks (52), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (53), and Green Bay Packers (54) all make sense.
Of course, Veach and Beane could strike a deal again that sees Buffalo and Kansas City swap picks. However, that seems unlikely after how things went down during the 2024 NFL season and postseason.
