List of Kansas City Chiefs first-round draft picks Players selected Players selected

| Year_ | Pick | Player_name | College | Position_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 19 | Paul Palmer | Temple | RB |
| 1988 | 2 | Neil Smith | Nebraska | DE |
| 1989 | 4 | Derrick Thomas | Alabama | LB |
| 1990 | 13 | Percy Snow | Michigan State | LB |
| 1991 | 21 | Harvey Williams | Louisiana State | RB |
| 1992 | 20 | Dale Carter | Tennessee | CB |
| 1993 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 1994 | 25 | Greg Hill | Texas A&M | RB |
| 1995 | 31 | Trezelle Jenkins | Michigan | OT |
| 1996 | 28 | Jerome Woods | Memphis | SS |
| 1997 | 13 | Tony Gonzalez | California | TE |
| 1998 | 27 | Victor Riley | Auburn | OT |
| 1999 | 14 | John Tait | Brigham Young | OT |
| 2000 | 21 | Sylvester Morris | Jackson State | WR |
| 2001 | — | — No pick | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | Ryan Sims | North Carolina | DT |