Kansas City’s trenches might be getting a fresh coat of crimson.
In the latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft, the Chiefs are projected to draft Alabama’s Tyler Booker, a rising star at guard — and the buzz? He could be the heir to Trey Smith’s throne.
Yes, the same Trey Smith who’s helped protect Mahomes in back-to-back Super Bowl runs might be on borrowed time.
🧱 Meet Tyler Booker: The Bama Beast
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6’5″, 335 lbs of pure power
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Road-grader in the run game
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Nimble enough to handle NFL pass rushers
Analysts love his versatility, toughness, and Day 1 starting potential — and if you’re looking to plug a guard into Andy Reid’s system, Booker checks every box.
💰 Cap Reality Check
With Trey Smith entering the final year of his rookie deal, and major extensions looming (Creed Humphrey, Nick Bolton, etc.), the Chiefs are playing cap chess — not checkers.
➡️ Drafting Booker means getting 4-5 years of starter-level play on a rookie contract.
➡️ Letting Smith walk or trading him now? Painful, but potentially strategic.
🧠 FanHub Take:
Trey Smith is a fan favorite — a steal turned star. But KC’s front office has never been shy about making tough calls.
Could this be the next one?
📣 Let’s Hear It, Chiefs Kingdom:
Would YOU draft Booker and move on from Trey? Or is this mock just smoke?
Sound off in the comments — Draft Day is coming. And no one’s safe. 🔥📉
