Missing the playoffs could land the Chiefs a Heisman finalist running back, injecting explosive playmaking into Mahomes' offense.

" In a bold move, the Kansas City Chiefs give up their 2027 first-round pick to move back up into the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. In most cases, it would be an extremely aggressive trade, but the thought of adding an elite running back prospect to their offense along with a top edge rusher in Keldric Faulk was too enticing to pass up.

As the NFL season reaches its climax, the absence of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes due to an ACL tear casts a shadow over playoff aspirations for the Kansas City Chiefs. This unfortunate event not only impacts the Chiefs but also shifts the focus to the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft,

Chiefs finally find their offensive fix in ESPN’s latest mock draft, targeting a dynamic playmaker who could reshape Kansas City’s attack.

The Kansas City Chiefs could already be on the lookout for new talent to add through the NFL Draft. Here are a couple of names brought up in a recent mock draft that the Chiefs could add.

ESPN's Adam Schefter shared that the NFL was going to be cutting down on the time that teams have to pick in round one from 10 minutes to eight. The two minutes may not seem like much, but it will make teams work quicker on any trade backs,