The draft might never be more important in the Patrick Mahomes era than it is right now. The Chiefs are slated to have the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a phrase that seemed impossible to type with Patrick Mahomes healthy. The Chiefs are also light on picks next spring, with only six total selections and only three picks on Day 3, none of which come after the fifth round.
With as many shortcomings as the Chiefs have had this season, the large crop of free agents they have, and the lofty amount they are over the 2026 salary cap, this draft looms large for their future.