Chiefs add to TE room with Wiley in 4th round

The Kansas City Chiefs selected TCU tight end Jared Wiley in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 131st overall.

With star Travis Kelce set to turn 35 in October, the Chiefs needed to add some youth to their tight end group, which also contains Noah Gray and Irv Smith Jr.

Wiley developed into a draftable player after transferring to TCU from Texas ahead of the 2022 campaign. He produced 71 catches for 765 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons with the Horned Frogs.

Pre-draft profile

Wiley could benefit from holding more muscle, which would help him elevate his blocking and avoid getting knocked around by defenders during his routes. He's not the fastest tight end in the class, but the former Horned Frog has the speed necessary to threaten at all three levels once he's in the open field. He trusts his hands and will use his length to catch the ball away from his frame, elevating his downfield profile. To continue growing that part of his game, the 6-foot-6, 249-pounder will need to get better at adjusting to his quarterback and the ball when things aren't perfect. Wiley will likely be limited to seams, crossers, and the flats until his route tree develops further, but he could carve out a role as a backup by excelling on those options.