The Kansas City Chiefs only have a handful of picks in the 2026 NFL draft, but they could select starting talent from Clemson, LSU and more.

Chiefs finally find their offensive fix in ESPN’s latest mock draft, targeting a dynamic playmaker who could reshape Kansas City’s attack.

As the NFL season reaches its climax, the absence of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes due to an ACL tear casts a shadow over playoff aspirations for the Kansas City Chiefs. This unfortunate event not only impacts the Chiefs but also shifts the focus to the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft,

" In a bold move, the Kansas City Chiefs give up their 2027 first-round pick to move back up into the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In most cases, it would be an extremely aggressive trade, but the thought of adding an elite running back prospect to their offense along with a top edge rusher in Keldric Faulk was too enticing to pass up.

This video breaks down Kansas City’s four most influential draft philosophies across the Peterson, Pioli, Dorsey, and Veach regimes. From trench-building foundations to character-first scouting, high-impact rookie drafting,

The top of the draft order is changing by the week, but the priorities are not. QB will be the call for at least a few clubs on Day 1.