Fit Report · AFC West
Kansas City
Chiefs.
Priorities on the table and the names that fit best across all seven rounds of the 2027 Draft.
- 2027 Picks
- 6
- R1 · slot
- #1
- Top need
- OT
- Division
- AFC West
Front office
Brett Veach
GM · since 2013
He drafts for elite traits. He'll reach if he sees a fit for Mahomes.
Needs by priority
- 01OT★ top priority
- 02DL
- 03LB
- 04S
Why
Kansas City needs to reinforce OT and DL; these are the two positions currently lacking a clear starter or reliable depth. Beyond that, LB and S also require competition to avoid falling short in the medium term.
Draft Sickos analysis · updated hace 26d · confidence 85%
The decision-maker
Brett VeachGM of the Kansas City Chiefs · year 14
He drafts for elite traits. He'll reach if he sees a fit for Mahomes.
How he drafts
- Favored positions
- WRCBDT
- Style
- need
- Reach
- moderate
- Trade-ups
- occasional
Track record read
Brett Veach in Kansas City consistently targets early-round talent, particularly in Round 1, prioritizing versatile defensive linemen and, increasingly, offensive weapons. While college pedigree isn't a limiting factor—his picks span from powerhouses like Texas and Washington to smaller programs like Western Michigan—there's a clear inclination toward high-floor players who can contribute immediately. His Round 2 moves typically complement these initial selections, addressing depth or emerging needs.
The board · Rounds 1–7
Three names per every pick.
Only the rounds where the team owns a pick (per Tankathon). A blend of need plus best value on the board.
First round
2 names
Carter Smith
Indiana
OTSmith cubre el agujero de LT como un guante. Su pass set es élite, el floor altísimo pero debe pulir el pad level o le sacarán reps.
Colin Simmons
Texas
DLTrae ese pop al pass rush que les falta, una pesadilla al doblar la esquina. Techo de doble dígito, pero su anchor contra la carrera será clave.
Second round
1 name
Third round
3 names
Anthonie Knapp
Notre Dame
OTParche inmediato en el RT, buen ancla cuando ajusta el pad level arriba; tiene el techo de un titular consistente.
Clev Lubin
Louisville
DLResuelve la rotación de EDGE que se necesitaba. Tiene destellos, pero si no refina los counters, su techo se verá limitado.
Ben Roberts
Texas Tech
LBTrae ese GPS para el balón que el segundo nivel pide, pero si no gana más peso contra el power run, lo van a desplazar.
Roster · Ourlads starters
Projected starting lineup
Quarterback
- QBPatrick Mahomes#15
Backfield
- RBKenneth Walker#9
Receivers
- LWRTyquan Thornton#2
- RWRXavier Worthy#1
- SWRRashee Rice#4
Tight end
- TETravis Kelce#87
Offensive line
- CCreed Humphrey#52
- LGKingsley Suamataia#76
- LTJosh Simmons#71
- RGTrey Smith#65
- RTJaylon Moore#77
Source: Ourlads · updated 3w ago
Five-year history
What the front office has drafted
Full class · rounds 1–7
2026
- R1#6M. DelaneCB
- R1#29P. WoodsDT
- R2#40R. ThomasEDGE
- R4#109J. CanadyCB
- R5#161E. JohnsonRB
- R5#176C. AllenWR
- R7#249G. NussmeierQB
2025
- R1#32J. SimmonsIOL
- R2#63O. Norman-LottDT
- R3#66A. GillotteEDGE
- R3#85N. WilliamsCB
- R4#133J. RoyalsWR
- R5#156J. BassaLB
- R7#228B. SmithRB
2024
- R1#28X. WorthyWR
- R2#63K. SuamataiaIOL
- R4#131J. WileyTE
- R4#133J. HicksCB
- R5#159H. NourzadIOL
- R6#211K. HaddenCB
- R7#248C. HansonIOL
2023
- R1#31F. Anudike-UzomahEDGE
- R2#55R. RiceWR
- R3#92W. MorrisIOL
- R4#119C. ConnerCB
- R5#166B. ThompsonEDGE
- R6#194K. CoburnDT
- R7#250N. JonesCB
2022
- R1#21T. McDuffieCB
- R1#30G. Karlaftis IIIEDGE
- R2#54S. MooreWR
- R2#62B. CookS
- R3#103L. ChenalLB
- R4#135J. WilliamsCB
- R5#145D. KinnardOT
- R7#243J. WatsonCB
- R7#251I. PachecoRB
- R7#259N. JohnsonS
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