Chiefs' Draft Night: Top Picks & Surprises

0:00On April 23rd, the Kansas City Chiefs are sitting pretty with two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, numbers 9 and 29. After a rough 2025 season, where they missed the playoffs for the first time since Patrick Mahomes took over, this is their shot to grab. Some elite college talent and rebuild that roster. The draft kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh at 7pm Central Time on April 23rd, with the Las Vegas Raiders holding the top spot. Chiefs fans know General Manager Brett Veach has to sweat it out early, watching the board fill up before he calls his first play at 9. That gap between 9 and 29 is huge, leaving plenty of time for trades or surprises. Teams like the Jets, Cardinals and Titans go before them, so Veach might snag a top quarterback, pass rusher, or offensive lineman to protect. Mahomes. Right now, the top prospects are still anyone's guess, but Mox have chiefs eyeing Bursa tile playmakers. No major rumors yet, just that classic draft night buzz building as picks start dropping.

1:03Keep your eyes locked, whatever Veach pulls off, could flip the script for next season and get KC back in contention. And if you'll news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on game day.