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Kansas City Chiefs
Draft Needs
| Priority | Position | Level | Target Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CB | CRITICAL | Round 1 | Lost both starting CBs: Trent McDuffie (traded to LAR) and Jaylen Watson (signed with LAR); only Nohl Williams remains |
| 2 | S | CRITICAL | Round 2 | Lost Alohi Gilman (to BAL) and Bryan Cook (to CIN); secondary decimated with multiple starters gone |
| 3 | EDGE | HIGH | Round 2 | Lack a true second edge rusher opposite front; pass rush depth a persistent need |
| 4 | OT | HIGH | Round 2 | Jawaan Taylor roster status uncertain; need to develop depth and a future starter to protect Mahomes |
| 5 | DT | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Interior DL depth behind Chris Jones (31) is thin; need successor and depth at critical position |
| 6 | TE | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Travis Kelce aging; Chiefs lack a proven successor or complementary tight end |
Draft Strategy
Balanced Approach
This team takes a balanced approach, weighing both player value and team needs. They will take the best player available when the value is clear, but will also factor in positional need when players are similarly rated.
Team Info
Kansas City
City
Chiefs
Nickname
AFC
Conference
West
Division
2026 Draft Picks
9
Total Picks
2
Round 1
4
Top 3 Rounds
1
Compensatory
| Round | Pick | Overall | Type | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd 1 | 9 | #9 | OWN | - |
| Rd 1 | 29 | #29 | TRADE | LAR |
| Rd 2 | 40 | #40 | OWN | - |
| Rd 3 | 74 | #74 | OWN | - |
| Rd 4 | 109 | #109 | OWN | - |
| Rd 5 | 148 | #148 | OWN | - |
| Rd 5 | 169 | #169 | TRADE | LAR |
| Rd 5 | 176 | #176 | COMP | - |
| Rd 6 | 210 | #210 | TRADE | LAR |
Needs Summary
1
CB
CRITICAL
2
S
CRITICAL
3
EDGE
HIGH
4
OT
HIGH
5
DT
MEDIUM
6
TE
MEDIUM
2026 Offseason Moves
+ Additions
Alohi Gilman
S
FREE AGENCY
from BAL
$8.2M/yr
3yr
James Winchester
LS
FREE AGENCY
$1.8M/yr
1yr
Kader Kohou
CB
FREE AGENCY
from MIA
Terms not reported
Kenneth Walker III
RB
FREE AGENCY
from SEA
$15.0M/yr
3yr
Khyiris Tonga
DT
FREE AGENCY
from NE
$7.0M/yr
3yr
Rock Ya-Sin
CB
FREE AGENCY
$4.0M/yr
1yr
Travis Kelce
TE
FREE AGENCY
$12.0M/yr
1yr
Tyquan Thornton
WR
FREE AGENCY
$5.5M/yr
2yr
− Losses
Bryan Cook
S
FREE AGENCY
to CIN
UFA; signed with Bengals 3yr/$40.25M
Isiah Pacheco
RB
FREE AGENCY
to DET
UFA; signed with Lions
Jawaan Taylor
OT
RELEASE
Released
Jaylen Watson
CB
FREE AGENCY
to LAR
$17.0M/yr
3yr
Joshua Williams
CB
FREE AGENCY
to TEN
UFA; signed with Titans
Kareem Hunt
RB
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Leo Chenal
LB
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Marquise Brown
WR
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
Trent McDuffie
CB
TRADE
to LAR
Traded to Rams; received 2026 1st-round pick, 5th, 6th-round picks + 2027 3rd-round pick