There is not much of a “grace period” in the NFL, as the conclusion of a season does not indicate a prolonged vacation. In fact, the Super Bowl and NFL scouting combine take place three weeks apart. For the next three months, front offices and scouting departments will be adjusting and finalizing their boards ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

This year may be the most important draft process for the Kansas City Chiefs and General Manager Brett Veach, with the team at its most vulnerable state in the Patrick Mahomes era. However, based on recent mock drafts from experts and analysts, the Chiefs have hope of instantly revamping a specific area of the team.

Chiefs Could Double up on Defensive Line