The Kansas City Chiefs have selected Tennessee cornerback Kamal Hadden with the 211th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Hadden, originally from Ypsilanti, Michigan, was the 173rd-ranked prospect on Pro Football Focus’ Big Board. He ranked fifth nationally in Pro Football Focus defensive coverage grade last season and was targeted 33 times by opponents. Hadden’s best traits include his playmaking and confidence, and he believes he can bring energy to the defense. He previously spent a year in Kansas, playing at Independence Community College. After briefly attending Auburn, Hadden spent the last three years with Tennessee, starting the last two seasons. He had 87 career tackles for the Vols and six interceptions. Hadden had season-ending shoulder surgery in late October last season, but he is now past that injury and feels ready to compete. The Chiefs also took Washington State’s Jaden Hicks in the fourth round.
