Chiefs 7-round mock draft: Kansas City finds Trent McDuffie replacement
The Chiefs will look a lot different in 2026 after major changes on defense and extra draft capital. Here's how we think they could use it.
It’s an offseason of change in Kansas City. After their division-winning streak came to an end in 2025, the Chiefs are loading up for another go at the Super Bowl in 2026. Major moves on offense and defense will see a much different Kansas City roster.
The Chiefs signed reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to give them more explosiveness at the running back position. With Patrick Mahomes sidelined while recovering from a torn ACL , the team traded for former first-round pick Justin Fields as another depth piece at quarterback. On defense, starting cornerbacks Jaylen Watson and Trent McDuffie are both now with the Los Angeles Rams via free agency and trade, respectively.
The McDuffie trade netted Kansas City another first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Up front, defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga comes to the Chiefs from the defending AFC champion Patriots. It’s not all new faces as franchise icon Travis Kelce signed a one-year deal to return to Kansas City for 2026.
2026 NFL DRAFT: Ranking the top 150 best players available As the dust settles on the major moves of free agency, the team can look ahead to building out its roster in the 2026 NFL draft. Armed with multiple first-round picks, the Chiefs can make key picks to improve the future of the roster. Here’s how the Chiefs’ draft could look come April: Kansas City Chiefs mock draft Round 1, No.
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