Every draft weekend matters for NFL teams, but this one feels extremely important for the Kansas City Chiefs. For the first time under general manager Brett Veach, the roster features multiple glaring needs, and for the first time, he’ll be making those decisions from near the top of the draft order.
The lone upside to a 6-11 season is the chance to pick earlier than normal, so that means the Chiefs hold the No. 9 overall pick—their first top-10 selection since trading up to No. 10 in the 2017 draft for the chance to select quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Even with early selections, Veach has his work cut out for him. There are long-term roster concerns at running back, wide receiver, offensive tackle, edge rusher, defensive interior, cornerback, and safety.
Here at Arrowhead Addict, we're excited to announce our comprehensive draft coverage in the form of a new series: 100 Prospects in 100 Days. Informative breakdowns from our own Price Carter feature in-depth looks at this year's most exciting talents and how they could specifically fit with the Chiefs roster.
Our draft profiles are listed below and will be published daily leading up to the draft until we reach our total of 100 Chiefs draft profiles. Before we get to those, however, let's take an updated look at the current draft choices held by the Chiefs (and make sure to check out our Arrowhead Addict Big Board as well.
- Round 1, No. 9 overall
- Round 2, No. 40 overall
- Round 3, No. 74 overall
- Round 4, No. 109
- Round 5, No. 147
- Round 5 No. 177
Here's our Top 100 Kansas City Chiefs prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft
Prospect | Position | School |
|---|---|---|
DL | Miami (Fl.) | |
OT | Utah | |
RB | Notre Dame | |
LB | Ohio State | |
WR | Arizona State |