Rashee Rice is 'expected to be given a MULTI-GAME suspension by the NFL' with the Chiefs star and Super Bowl winner facing eight charges after his 119mph car crash in Dallas

Rashee Rice is expected to be handed a multi-game suspension by the NFL following the Kansas City Chiefs star's 119mph car crash in Dallas that has left him facing eight charges.

The Super Bowl winner surrendered to police earlier this month after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash involving a half-dozen vehicles on a Dallas highway in March.

Rice, 24, is facing one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.

But, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the wide receiver is also facing disciplinary action from the NFL and the prospect of a lengthy ban is looming over the Chiefs. 

Rice could be handed a 'multi-game suspension', according to Schefter and that may prompt the Chiefs to select a wider receiver in the NFL Draft later this week.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach own the No. 32 pick going into this week's draft and need to improve their offensive options.

The Chiefs' 38 drops last season was the highest in the NFL and, having already signed free agent Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown, they are expected to add more depth at receiver.

Rice's role in Reid's offense grew as last season went on and, alongside Travis Kelce, became one of Patrick Mahomes' most trusted targets down the stretch.

But his pending legal issues after the car crash in Dallas may mean he misses the opening weeks of next season.

'I think much like any position, we're always looking to get better,' Veach said.

'We put a high priority on the depth in our roster, so we´ll attack that much like we do all positions and try to get the very best players we can.'

Given the Chiefs are due to pick last in the first round, it helps their cause that wide receiver is among the deepest positions in the draft. Three are expected to go in the top 10 and six or more could go before the first night has concluded.

The other priority for Kansas City is left tackle, where Donovan Smith hit free agency and the position largely remains vacant. Other positions where the Chiefs could add some depth including running back, tight end and defensive back.

'Every team's process is a little bit different and unique. We have ours and there's always a chance to refine and tune things,' Veach said.

'Again, I think in this league because of such a long season - I'm talking a 20-game season, it's a marathon, you have to attack every position with a mindset of having that depth because it's not a matter of if, but when, players go down.'

The Chiefs also could use more help at running back, even after bringing back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on a prove-it deal, and perhaps another tight end to groom for post-Kelce life.

The Chiefs chose to keep one of the league's best defenses intact, re-signing All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones to a mammoth deal along with five other regulars. 

So after drafting heavily on defense the past few years, the Chiefs are largely good on that entire side of the ball, though they might take a late flier on a pass rusher or defensive back.

The Chiefs have the final pick in each round after winning their second straight Super Bowl and third in five years, so unless they make a trade, their initial selection will be No. 32 overall. 

They have late picks in each of the rounds except for the fifth, where a trade with Dallas last year moved them up and they also have a compensatory selection.