Kansas City Chiefs 2026 NFL Draft Pick Order and Big Board for Top Needs

The Kansas City Chiefs end the 2025 season with only six wins. At 6-11, they pick No. 9 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Each week this season, Bleacher Report writer Alex Ballentine highlighted every team's biggest needs and potential 2026 draft prospects who could fill them.

This updated big board is a summation of the scouting done this season and before NFL teams begin the free agency process in March.

All prospect rankings reflected are the latest B/R NFL Draft Scouting Dept. Big Board.

2026 Draft Picks

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Chiefs 2025 first-round pick Josh Simmons

1st Round: 9 (9 overall)

2nd Round: 8 (40)

3rd Round: 10 (74)

4th Round: 9 (109)

5th Round: 8 (146), 38 (176 - Comp)

6th Round: None

7th Round: None

Order via Tankathon.

Cornerback

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Clemson CB Avieon Terrell

Most of the Chiefs' problems this season were on the offensive side of the ball. Unfortunately, they'll still have to address some defensive needs. Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams and Nazeeh Johnson are all set to become free agents and Kristian Fulton hasn't proven he can stay healthy.

Mansoor Delane, LSU (No. 3)

Jermod McCoy, Tennessee (No. 7)

Avieon Terrell, Clemson (No. 20)

Running Back

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Notre Dame RBs Jeremiyah Love (left) and Jadarian Price (right)

The Chiefs have to have more help and stability around Patrick Mahomes going into next season. Part of that is replacing Isiah Pacheco. The running back is set to hit free agency and hasn't necessarily warranted a second contract.

Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (No. 4)

Jadarian Price, Notre Dame (No. 31)

Emmett Johnson, Nebraska (No. 40)

Defensive Line

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Oregon DL A'Mauri Washington

Chris Jones is still one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league. But he isn't getting any younger (31) and the Chiefs could use another piece or two on the interior as he continues to be utilized on the edge at times.

Peter Woods, Clemson (No. 10)

LT Overton, Alabama (No. 28)

A'Mauri Washington, Oregon (No. 37)

Tight End

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Ohio State TE Max Klare

Travis Kelce can't play forever. His retirement is an annual talking point and this Chiefs offense needs more weaponry that can stay healthy.

Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon (No. 15)

Jack Endries, Texas (No. 44)

Max Klare, Ohio State (No. 55)