Patrick Mahomes has a clear message for GM Brett Veach after the Chiefs picked OT Kingsley Suamataia in the second round

The 21-year-old transferred to BYU after spending one season with the Oregon Ducks. He was named second-team All-Big 12 in 2023. ,

Kingsley [Suamataia] is not just a terrific player with tremendous ability. [But also] a person, a great organization like the Chiefs, coach Andy Reid, and the fans in Kansas City will love on and off the field. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said in an interview shortly after the Draft

The college football news ranked him among the 30 best players in the Big 12 conference. Additionally, he received the 6th highest grade as an offensive tackle from Pro Football Focus.

What did Brett Veach say to Kingsley Suamatia before drafting him?

The Orem High graduate was projected to be a late second-rounder, but scouts and analysts were at odds about his final destination. The Chiefs were among the favorites, along with the Steelers and Bucs. Eventually, Suamatia got a call from Brett Veach. 

A video surfaced from the Chiefs’ official X account that revealed how the draft went down. Head coach Andy Reid told Suamataia that they were going to put his name down in a moment and asked whether he was fired up.

Yes sir. I’m ready to work. Kingsley Suamataia replied

Then Veach took over the phone and said,

I wish you were here in the draft room with us. Coach Reid was sweating for like 10 picks because you know the two most important things to him are offensive linemen and BYU graduates. Brett Veach said

Props to the Chiefs for guaranteeing extra protection for Mahomes. Later, Suamataia spoke about what was going through his mind after finding out that he would be playing for the defending Super Bowl Champions.

I think I'm going to fit perfectly. I'm going to come in as a rookie and be ready to work, wherever the coach needs me. Suamataia said per KSL.com

Brett Veach quite possibly won day one by selecting the fastest receiver in the draft class, Xavier Worthy. Now, adding Suamataia not only increases the depth in the front lines but also provides him with the assurance of a quality player when the veterans finally step down.