Dolphins and Chiefs could jockey for position based on latest 2026 NFL draft rumor
The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins are rumored to have interest in the same right tackle prospect and that could lead to the two teams jockeying for position to land that player in the 2026 NFL draft.
Dolphins and Chiefs could jockey for position based on latest 2026 NFL draft rumor originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins have been linked together because of a shared interest in one of the 2026 NFL draft's best offensive tackle prospects.
According to Tony Pauline of Essentially Sports , Kansas City and Miami are eyeing Miami right tackle Francis Mauigoa. In his report, Pauline notes that the expectation is Mauigoa won't get past both the Chiefs at No. 9 or the Dolphins at No.
11. "Iām told the sweet spot is the Chiefs with the ninth pick or the Miami Dolphins with pick No. 11, as both teams have spent an 'inordinate amount of time' with the right tackle.
Few believe Mauigoa gets past the Miami Dolphins, where he would be a Week 1 starter," Pauline reported. The Chiefs' interest in Mauigoa obviously presents a problem for the Dolphins if they want him, as Kansas City picks two spots before Miami. MORE: NFL mock draft 2026: Complete 7-round edition That would mean the Dolphins might have to trade up if they want the Miami prospect, although it's tough to envision a rebuilding team like the Dolphins surrendering the draft capital needed to make that move.