The 2026 NFL Draft is one of the most unique drafts in recent memory, with a really thin group of top prospects followed by some great depth at specific spots. Many positions that often are considered "low-value" positions are strong, and balancing your approach to the draft will be one of the most important things for NFL GMs this offseason.
The best positions in this class are cornerback, linebacker, and wide receiver, positions that often have great value late in the draft. But with the lack of top talent at quarterback and in the trenches, placing value on players across the draft board can be a tall task. For the Chiefs, who are coming off their worst season in over a decade, making sure they attack this draft the right way is essential.
As of today, the Chiefs have three picks in the top 50 of this year's class, and they will be looking to come away with a couple of franchise cornerstones by the end of draft weekend. This draft is the subject of much debate, as many players are grouped together in each tier, and sorting them out, along with the team's needs, is a tall task. So today, I took that task head-on and sorted the top 75 players the Chiefs should look to target on draft weekend this offseason.
The Rankings: 1-75 (Plus Honorable Mention)
1. Caleb Downs, Ohio State, S
2. Rueben Bain, Miami, DE
3. Carnell Tate, Ohio State, WR
4. Sonny Styles, Ohio State, LB
5. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee, CB
6. Mansoor Delane, LSU, CB
7. Francis Mauigoa, Miami, OT
8. David Bailey, Texas Tech, EDGE
9. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon, TE
10. Keionte Scott, Miami, Nickel
11. Dillon Thieneman, Oregon, S
12. Omar Cooper Jr, Indiana, WR
13. Peter Woods, Clemson, IDL
14. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State, IDL
15. Christen Miller, Georgia, IDL
16. Keldric Faulk, Auburn, DE
17. Davison Igbinosun, Ohio State, CB
18. TJ Parker, Clemson, DE
19. Arvell Reese, Ohio State, LB
20. Chris Johnson, San Diego State, CB
21. Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State, WR
22. Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina, Nickel
23. Makai Lemon, USC, WR
24. Akheem Mesidor, Miami, DE
25. Chris Bell, Louisville, WR
26. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, LB
27. Julian Neal, Arkansas, CB
28. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina, CB
29. Gabe Jacas, Illinois, DE
30. Latrell McCutchin Sr, Houston, CB
31. Germie Bernard, Alabama, WR
32. Jaishawn Barham, Michigan, OLB
33. Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State, DE
34. Devin Moore, Florida, CB
35. Gracen Halton, Oklahoma, IDL
36. Malik Muhammad, Texas, CB
37. Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame, RB
38. Denzel Boston, Washington, WR
39. Malachi Lawrence, UCF, DE
40. Sam Roush, Stanford, TE
41. Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan, DE
42. Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M, T
43. Anthony Hill, Texas, LB
44. Bryce Lance, North Dakota State, WR
45. Domonique Orange, Iowa State, IDL
46. Ted Hurst, Georgia State, WR
47. Derrick Moore, Michigan, DE
48. Zion Young, Missouri, DE
49. KC Concepcion, Texas A&M, WR
50. Ephesians Prysock, Washington, CB
51. Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech, WR
52. Colton Hood, Tennessee, CB
53. Avieon Terrell, Clemson, CB
54. Caleb Banks, Florida, IDL
55. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana, CB
56. Keith Abney II, Arizona State, CB
57. Chris Brazzell, Tennessee, WR
58. Kadyn Proctor, Alabama, T
59. Oscar Delp, Georgia, TE
60. DeMonte Capehart, Clemson, IDL
61. Jonah Coleman, Washington, RB
62. Max Klare, Ohio State, TE
63. Daylen Everette, Georgia, Nickel
64. Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh, S
65. Lorenzo Styles, Ohio State, Nickel
66. Treydan Stukes, Arizona, Nickel
67. Nyjalik Kelly, UCF, DE
68. Joe Royer, Cincinnati, TE
69. Jack Endries, Texas, TE
70. Mike Washington Jr, Arkansas, RB
71. Dallen Bentley, Utah, TE
72. Jadarian Price, Notre Dame, RB
73. Robert Henry Jr, UTSA, RB
74. Eric McAlister, TCU, WR
75. Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt, TE
HM. Jordan Hudson, SMU, WR
What This Means for Kansas City
While these are my top players for the Chiefs, this may not perfectly reflect the players' value for all teams in the draft, and the Chiefs' management will have to gauge where they can land each of the top players on their board. But this list is a good reference for players who can make an immediate impact and should be the Chiefs' top targets on draft day.
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