The Kansas City Chiefs have been focusing on three different position groups in their draft prep to date: edge rusher, offensive line and receiver. We know those are the positions GM Brett Veach values most in the draft,

The Kansas City Chiefs have whittled down the list of their favorite players in the 2026 NFL Draft and will soon be on the clock to make the No. 9 selection in the first round of the Annual Player Selection Meeting later this month.

And speaking of tackles, the Chiefs see value in this draft class — particularly on Day 1. General manager Brett Veach confirmed that Thursday during his pre-draft meeting with local media. “I think that there are quite a number of tackles,” Veach said. “But I think it does fall off right after that first round. Maybe it extends to pick 35 or 40.”