The Kansas City Chiefs will get a chance to land an elite prospect with their No. 31 selection in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft tonight.

Though Kansas City’s fans will have a lengthy wait before the Chiefs’ first pick, the hype building behind the team’s first choice is palpable.

As the defending AFC champions, Kansas City’s players will face sky-high expectations next season as the Chiefs look to earn their chance to play in a fourth consecutive Super Bowl.

When will the 2025 NFL draft kick off?

The 2025 NFL draft is set to start at 7 p.m. CST on April 24, though Kansas City isn’t expected to be involved in the early hours of the event.

Instead, the Chiefs will make the penultimate selection on Day 1 before picking three players in Rounds 2 and 3 on Day 2.

Stay tuned to see how general manager Brett Veach will elect to use Kansas City’s eight picks in the 2025 NFL draft.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: 2025 NFL draft: What time does Round 1 start tonight?