The Kansas City Chiefs have a lot of picks to work with, and in this simulation, they move down and still add plety of pieces to the roster.
The Kansas City Chiefs aren't very used to selecting in the top-10, at least not lately.
So, the 2026 NFL Draft has the Chiefs as a team to watch, and they have the No. 9 and No. 29 overall picks in the first round.
There are several directions Kansas City could go in, and for this exercise, I used PFSN's mock draft simulator to see what the Chiefs could do in the NFL Draft.
Round 1, No. 9 overall: TRADE
Chiefs receive No. 11 and No. 43, Dolphins receive No. 9 and No. 74
This is a home-run move for Kansas City, if the offer presents itself. The Chiefs move back two spots in the first round, and then move up 30 spots to have two picks early in the second round.
At No. 9, the Dolphins selected WR Jordyn Tyson, and Rueben Bain Jr. went at No. 8 to the New Orleans Saints.
So, with No. 11, I have the Chiefs taking LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.
This means a player the Chiefs would've selected at No. 9 is still there at No. 11, and Delane falling here would be a celebration for Kansas City.
Round 1, No. 29 overall: ANOTHER TRADE
Chiefs receive No. 38 and No. 69, Texans receive No. 29 and No. 210
Here, it might be a surprise for Brett Veach to trade down twice. However, moving back nine spots and sending a seventh-rounder for another top-75 pick makes a lot of sense given the Chiefs' needs and financial issues.
At No. 38 overall, I have the Chiefs selecting Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis.
If Bisontis is there, which he might be, this is a no-brainer. The Chiefs might have to shuffle the offensive line around a bit, but Bisontis is a first-round talent.
Round 2, No. 40 overall: UCF edge Malachi Lawrence
The Chiefs trading back kands them three picks early in the second round, and Lawrence very well could be on the board still. So, even though Bain is gone at No. 9, the Chiefs address cornerback, edge and OL all in the first 40 picks.
Round 2, No. 43 overall: Alabama WR Germie Bernard
If this is how things go, Veach deserves a statue. Bernard fits this offense perfectly, and even though the Chiefs trade back twice, adding top-75 picks is a smart choice.
Round 3, No. 69 overall: South Carolina safety Jalon Kilgore
Round 4, No. 109 overall: Oregon OT Isaiah World
Round 5, No. 148 overall: Navy DT Landon Robinson
Round 5, No. 169 overall: Navy WR Eli Heidenreich
Round 5, No. 176 overall: Indiana RB Roman Hemby
The extra picks give Kansas City plenty of room to work with, and adding two dynamic offensive players will be beneficial to Eric Bieniemy. Plus, addressing areas of need at defensive tackle and safety will be wise choices for Kansas City.