Chiefs' 2026 Draft: Top Needs & Potential Picks

0:00On April 21st, Kansas City Chiefs are locked in for the 2026 NFL draft, holding the 9th, 29th, and 40th picks, three in the top 40 overall with nine selections total. Their biggest needs take cornerback, wide receiver, edge rusher, offensive tackle, and safety, aiming to inject youth on defense and grab a playmaker. After trading, Trent McDuffey and losing Jalen Watson. Team see them prioritizing a corner early, with Christian Fulton and second year no Williams projected as starters, though Coach Andy Reed praised. Williams snaps last season. Mop drafts point to Ohio State's safety Caleb Downs at 9, or maybe Arizona State receiver Jordan Tyson or LSU corner, Mansour Delane, while insiders. Buzz about Oregon, Titan, Kenyon, Sadiq as a Travis Kelsey air. Prospects are flocking to Arrowhead, like Louisville defensive tackle, Renee Konga on a top 30 visit, chatting up Chiefs defensive in Ashton.

1:00Jalat, his old roommate. General manager Brett Veech stresses picking players who truly love football to avoid busts in their winning environment. Chiefs kicked off phase one of offseason training, Monday meetings, weights, conditioning at the facility, no on-field coaches yet. Meanwhile, Jimmy Garoppolo mulls retirement at 34. Odell Beckham Jr. worked out for the Giants, but eyes stay on draft weekmoves. As picks fly this weekend, Kansas City builds for another runstay, tuned for who they snag to keep the dynasty rolling. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to NFL news today, AI-powered football coverage.