Chiefs' front office earns positive feedback after the 2026 NFL Draft

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters during last weekend's rookie minicamp. He praised general manager Brett Veach and the entire front office for their selections in the 2026 NFL Draft and undrafted free agent additions.

"I think Brett's (Veach) done a great job with that, along with those guys (player personnel staff). I think they've really made an effort to upgrade some spots – we did in free agency," said Reid, "Three or four guys come in, and they're quality players. Then you add the rookie class in, and there were some x's that probably needed to be filled on the board, and I think he (General Manager Brett Veach) was able to fill those spots with quality players. Then, seeing them out here move around, you are always curious to see how that goes, but it looks like they're (just like) what we saw on tape here, we'll see when we get into pads and that, but they move around well."

The Chiefs notably focused on the defense in the first four picks of the draft. Reid approves of the decision to fortify the defense after multiple starters departed at the start of the offseason.

"First of all, the majority of the holes there, but they were also good players we had a chance to put into position there," said Reid, "I know how important defense is. I know I've got this offensive thing going, but defense is a majorly part of winning in this league."

Kansas City was praised for its draft results by numerous analysts, who noted additions of many potential hidden gems as undrafted free agents.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs' front office earns positive feedback after the 2026 NFL Draft