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NFL.com Expert Reveals Why Chiefs Should Select Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq In NFL Draft

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There are a few directions the Kansas City Chiefs might go in the NFL Draft, but Adam Rank reveals that the pick should be Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq.

The Kansas City Chiefs might be the most intriguing team as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. They have two first-round picks, and they have a bunch of needs, which makes it a huge coin flip as to which player they will take at No. 9 overall.

Landing a top-tier wide receiver such as Ohio State's Carnell Tate or Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson would be fun. Drafting a top-tier edge rusher such as Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. is another idea, and even selecting Ohio State safety Caleby Downs or LSU CB Mansoor Delane makes sense given the secondary woes.

However, NFL. com expert Adam Rank has another idea. Rank had a new mock draft with a player each team should select, and he pegged Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq to the Chiefs at No.

9 overall. Now, yes, Travis Kelce did sign a three-year deal, although it is more likely a one-year deal with an option for him to return, which would make 2026 his final season in the league. "I donโ€™t expect Kansas City to draft this high again any time soon.