Chiefs NFL draft rumor could lead to selection of Ohio State, Arizona State, Utah or Miami prospects

The Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, one slotted at No. 9 overall and the other at No. 29 from the Los Angeles Rams in the Trent McDuffie trade.

Kansas City has a plethora of needs they could address with their picks on Day 1, and one NFL insider believes they'll use them to help quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports expects the Chiefs to use both of their first-round picks on offense, with wide receiver and offensive line being the likely choices.

"Kansas City? Expect them to stay on offense with both of their picks in Round 1, looking to fortify the offensive line and add a pass catcher," Pauline said.

If the Chiefs target receiver at No. 9 overall, Ohio State's Carnell Tate and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson could be potential targets. Both players are explosive playmakers who would step in as immediate starters on Andy Reid's offense.

Tate had 875 yards and nine touchdowns in 2025 with the Buckeyes, while Tyson posted 711 yards and eight touchdowns with the Sun Devils.

As for offensive line, Utah guard Spencer Fano and Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa jump out as potential options for Kansas City.

Fano could be on the board when the Chiefs are picking at 29th, and though he played offensive tackle in college, he projects as a guard at the next level. On the other hand, Mauigoa is the top tackle in the draft and will likely be a top-ten pick.

The Chiefs' roster needs some retooling, so having two first-round picks to fill positions of need, especially receiver and offensive line, will be incredibly valuable for general manager Brett Veach.

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