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The Kansas City Chiefs have whittled down the list of their favorite players in the 2026 NFL Draft and will soon be on the clock to make the No. 9 selection in the first round of the Annual Player Selection Meeting later this month.
With a strong pool of prospects to pick from, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is in an enviable position as Kansas City is set to add two new players in Round 1, in addition to the battery of selections the team has stockpiled between Rounds 2 through 6.
Take a look at this full seven-round Chiefs mock draft, which predicts that Veach will address two of Kansas City's biggest needs in Round 1 before rounding out his secondary with prospects on Day 2 and 3.
Though Tyson isn't expected to be the first wide receiver off the board, his craftiness and athleticism could be uniquely useful for Andy Reid next season. The Chiefs aren't usually keen to lean on rookie contributors, but an athlete of Tyson's caliber should have no problem making a year-one impact for any team that selects him in Round 1.
Thomas is probably a reach here, but Veach could do a lot worse than for the former Sooners pass-rusher. Kansas City can't afford to come away from this draft without beefing up its defensive line, and Thomas is a viable candidate to earn a rotational role early in his career, or thrive in a larger role if injuries force him onto the field in 2026.
The Chiefs won't be content to enter the 2026 season without serious reinforcement to their front-four. Bisontis should be one of the top offensive linemen available here in Round 2, and may be able to push Kingsley Suamataia for playing time at left guard as a rookie.
Stukes will need some time to develop, but he has all the tools to become an outstanding defender in Steve Spagnuolo's system. This pick might not help Kansas City win next season, but it could pay huge dividends in the relatively near future.
After picking a top guard prospect in Round 2, Andy Reid gets some additional beef for the edges of his offensive line early on Day 3. With three first-team All-Mountain West Conference selections under his belt, Casey joins the Chiefs with a chance to become a key backup early in his career.
Brett Veach finally picks a running back to compete for snaps behind Kenneth Walker III. Some fans will want Kansas City to pick a new tailback earlier in this draft, but Allen is exactly the kind of rusher worth waiting for here in Round 5.
Prysock is more than just another prospect with a fun name. His game is real, and Kansas City would be exceptionally lucky to land him with its second fifth-round pick.
With this selection, the Chiefs officially finish flipping their secondary after the mass exodus from Kansas City's defensive backfield in free agency.
It is hard to say what Kansas City might do with this final pick, but it seems logical that it will decide to add some muscle to Steve Spagnuolo's defensive interior. Gusta may be among the best players available, and fills that need.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Chiefs select top WR, toolsy EDGE in mid-April mock
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With a strong pool of prospects to pick from, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is in an enviable position as Kansas City is set to add two new players in Round 1, in addition to the battery of selections the team has stockpiled between Rounds 2 through 6.
Take a look at this full seven-round Chiefs mock draft, which predicts that Veach will address two of Kansas City's biggest needs in Round 1 before rounding out his secondary with prospects on Day 2 and 3.
Round 1, Pick No. 9: Arizona State Sun Devils WR Jordyn Tyson
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Though Tyson isn't expected to be the first wide receiver off the board, his craftiness and athleticism could be uniquely useful for Andy Reid next season. The Chiefs aren't usually keen to lean on rookie contributors, but an athlete of Tyson's caliber should have no problem making a year-one impact for any team that selects him in Round 1.
Round 1, Pick No. 29: Oklahoma Sooners EDGE R Mason Thomas
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Thomas is probably a reach here, but Veach could do a lot worse than for the former Sooners pass-rusher. Kansas City can't afford to come away from this draft without beefing up its defensive line, and Thomas is a viable candidate to earn a rotational role early in his career, or thrive in a larger role if injuries force him onto the field in 2026.
Round 2, Pick No. 40: Texas A&M Aggies OL Chase Bisontis
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The Chiefs won't be content to enter the 2026 season without serious reinforcement to their front-four. Bisontis should be one of the top offensive linemen available here in Round 2, and may be able to push Kingsley Suamataia for playing time at left guard as a rookie.
Round 3, Pick No. 74: Arizona Wildcats DB Treydan Stukes
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Stukes will need some time to develop, but he has all the tools to become an outstanding defender in Steve Spagnuolo's system. This pick might not help Kansas City win next season, but it could pay huge dividends in the relatively near future.
Round 4, Pick No. 109: Boise State Broncos OL Kage Casey
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After picking a top guard prospect in Round 2, Andy Reid gets some additional beef for the edges of his offensive line early on Day 3. With three first-team All-Mountain West Conference selections under his belt, Casey joins the Chiefs with a chance to become a key backup early in his career.
Round 5, Pick No. 148: Penn State Nittany Lions RB Kaytron Allen
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Brett Veach finally picks a running back to compete for snaps behind Kenneth Walker III. Some fans will want Kansas City to pick a new tailback earlier in this draft, but Allen is exactly the kind of rusher worth waiting for here in Round 5.
Round 5, Pick No. 169: Washington Huskies DB Ephesians Prysock
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Prysock is more than just another prospect with a fun name. His game is real, and Kansas City would be exceptionally lucky to land him with its second fifth-round pick.
Round 5, Pick No. 176: Iowa Hawkeyes DB TJ Hall
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With this selection, the Chiefs officially finish flipping their secondary after the mass exodus from Kansas City's defensive backfield in free agency.
Round 6, Pick 210: Kentucky Wildcats DL David Gusta
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It is hard to say what Kansas City might do with this final pick, but it seems logical that it will decide to add some muscle to Steve Spagnuolo's defensive interior. Gusta may be among the best players available, and fills that need.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Chiefs select top WR, toolsy EDGE in mid-April mock
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