Let’s Argue: Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen will surprise people

Cyrus Allen’s going to surprise people. Love his ability to separate.

For a fifth-round pick, this feels like tremendous value for Kansas City. As talented as wide receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy are, neither has consistently proven they can beat physical press-man coverage yet. Cyrus Allen brings real separation ability both outside and in the slot.

The only question is opportunity. Reid has a history of easing rookie receivers along, including barely any snaps for a fourth-round pick in Jalen Royals last year, but from a pure talent standpoint, Allen has the tools to carve out a role sooner than people think.

I wasn’t thrilled with the R Mason Thomas pick over taking Zion Young, what am I missing?

At the time, I was convinced the Chiefs were taking Zion Young. His frame fits exactly what defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo typically looks for off the edge, and the local ties to the University of Missouri made it feel even more likely.

That said, I actually respect Kansas City going a different direction with R Mason Thomas at pick 40 in the second round. For years, fans have begged for more speed and explosiveness off the edge — and that’s exactly what Thomas brings. If he hits, the production and pass-rush juice he provides could turn this draft from good to great.

Three will make the Hall.

I’m assuming you mean three players from the Chiefs’ 2026 draft class will eventually make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. If so, that’s an incredibly bold prediction.

The gold jacket is arguably the hardest honor to obtain compared to those in other major professional sports’ halls of fame. If Kansas City gets even one future Hall of Famer out of this class, that alone would make the draft a massive success.