7-Round Kansas City Chiefs NFL Mock Draft: Brett Veach would be wise to throw positional value out the window in 2026

© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Our latest mock draft for the Kansas City Chiefs, using the A to Z Sports Mock Draft Simulator, includes multiple trades and an early emphasis on ignoring positional value. The 2026 NFL Draft is just about a week away. The Kansas City Chiefs have been doing a good job of keeping their plans tight-lipped, as they wrap up pre-draft visits .

Brett Veach has one of the most important NFL Drafts of his career ahead of him, but it’ll be a unique challenge as this is a unique draft. Those who tout positional value as king will be left disappointed, but those who follow their gut and just go after good players will be rewarded. That’ll especially be the case early on in the draft.

There are a few things that I expect from the Chiefs during the draft that I tried to replicate here, using the A to Z Sports Mock Draft Simulator . First, Brett Veach will trade up at some point. I wouldn’t put it past him to target someone in the middle of Round 1 and use pick No.

29 to move up even further. Second, I won’t be shocked if the team waits to draft an edge rusher until after Day 1. I know the hit rate lessens, but there are a lot of guys who fit what they like in that second-round pocket of players.