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Pick tracker: Following every selection in Round 1 of 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs have two picks in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, at No. 9 and No. 29. They aim to enhance their roster after missing the playoffs in 2025.
Key points
- Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks
- Picks are No. 9 and No. 29 in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Chiefs missed playoffs in 2025 season
- General manager Brett Veach will make the selections
- Live blog tracking every pick in Round 1
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The Kansas City Chiefs have two picks to make in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, and a rather large gap between those selections.
With the No. 9 and No. 29 picks at their disposal, the Chiefs will be able to add elite talent from the college ranks to bolster their roster after a disappointing 2025 regular-season campaign saw Kansas City miss the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era.
But, because the Chiefs don't hold the No. 1 selection, Kansas City will have to wait to see which players will be available when general manager Brett Veach is on the clock.
Stay tuned to this live blog to track every pick in Round 1, and stay up-to-date on all of the top prospects who might fall to the Chiefs at No. 9 and No. 29:
What time will Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft start?
The Las Vegas Raiders will be on the clock with the No. 1 selection in Round 1 at 7 p.m. CT on April 23 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Round 1, Pick No. 1: Las Vegas Raiders
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Round 1, Pick No. 2: New York Jets
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Round 1, Pick No. 3: Arizona Cardinals
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Round 1, Pick No. 4: Tennessee Titans
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Round 1, Pick No. 5: New York Giants
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Round 1, Pick No. 6:
Q&A
What are the Kansas City Chiefs' draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Kansas City Chiefs have the No. 9 and No. 29 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Why did the Kansas City Chiefs miss the playoffs in 2025?
The Kansas City Chiefs missed the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era due to a disappointing regular-season campaign.
Who is the general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs?
Brett Veach is the general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs.
What should fans expect from the Chiefs in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Fans can expect the Chiefs to target elite talent from the college ranks to bolster their roster.