The Kansas City Chiefs have been active this offseason, and they aren't taking their foot off the gas anytime soon. From making moves for Kenneth Walker III and Justin Fields to locking up Travis Kelce for another three-year ride, Kansas City's front office is acting like another Lombardi-chasing team.
But now? It's draft season, and things are getting even more heated. With the top 30 trips stacked up and the war room in full grind mode, the Chiefs may have already got their hands on a potential 2026 pick. Or is it another classic smokescreen? Let's break it down.
The Chiefs made major signings for the 2026 NFL Draft
For the first time since 2013, when it acquired Eric Fisher and Travis Kelce, Kansas City's original first-round pick is in the top 10. Yes, the QB carousel has already spun. With Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza headed to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Chiefs can sit back and attack the board like it's an all-you-can-eat "best player available" buffet.
They may have already started to circle the name. Kansas City took to the X to promote offensive tackle Blake Miller and tell fans to "keep an eye" on the Clemson OT in this year's draft. Translation? The front office is doing its homework — and maybe even shaking its hand a little.
Miller is trending as a top 20 pick and could be the first Clemson Tigers football player off the board, shaping up to be a tough Day 1 pick. Sure, he logged 97% of his reps at right tackle, but a four-year starter with a high football IQ and positional versatility? This is plug-and-play value in any system.
And make no mistake, the Chiefs need it.
What goes up must come down, and Kansas City thought it was going to crash in 2025. After a decade-long dynasty run – which included a 10-year playoff streak and a fourth consecutive Super Bowl trip – the wheels didn't just wobble... they flew off. The season was all set before the loss to Patrick Mahomes in Week 15.
The numbers tell the story: eight losses in their last nine games, equal to their combined losses in 2023 and 2024. Eleven L on board? This is something Kansas City fans haven't seen since before the Andy Reid era began.
Although it's still a question whether Miller will land at Arrowhead. Kansas City has more than two first-round picks to find talent in this year's draft.
