Chiefs News 4/10: ‘No strong indicator’ of direction for Chiefs’ draft

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 24: A general view of the video board on stage with The Pick Is In with the Kansas City Chiefs 32nd pick during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images The latest 2026 NFL draft: Latest intel, questions for 32 teams’ picks | ESPN Kansas City Chiefs What is the most likely position focus for the Chiefs at No. 9?

Coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach should concentrate on adding to the Chiefs’ pass rush. Right now, the Chiefs don’t have a starter on the edge opposite George Karlaftis . By targeting one of the top defensive linemen, the Chiefs could help take the burden off defensive tackle Chris Jones , who often has to beat two offensive linemen to pressure the opposing quarterback.

— Nate Taylor What we’re hearing about the Chiefs’ draft: In talking to sources both in Kansas City and around the league, there seems to be no strong indicator of where the Chiefs will go with either of their first-round picks. The Chiefs will see how the board falls and have needs at core positions such as offensive tackle, wide receiver, edge rusher, defensive tackle and cornerback. A hot name to watch at corner is Jermod McCoy (Tennessee) … if he makes it to No.

9. — Matt Miller 2026 NFL Draft needs: The one goal each NFC team must nail | NFL. com Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs’ biggest draft goal: Cornerback  Trent McDuffie  and  Jaylen Watson  left for Los Angeles in March, leaving a void the Chiefs attempted to address by adding slot corner  Kader Kohou .