Negative: Lack of Quarterbacks Will Prevent Multiple High-End Players to Slip
Obviously, the Chiefs’ spot in the upcoming draft is a reflection of how poorly their 2025 season went, but it is an opportunity to expedite the retooling process. Since Kansas City’s quarterback position is set in stone for years to come, it does not need to dive into a film study pertaining to that position.
For teams, such as the Chiefs, who do not need to concern themselves with quarterback prospects, holding a top-10 pick is an advantageous proposition, as several players at other positions of need could fall due to quarterback-needy organizations desperately vying for a Mahomes or Josh Allen of their own. However, that will not be the case in this year’s draft.
There is only one surefire first-round quarterback prospect, who is Fernando Mendoza, and he will be taken with the No. 1 pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. Ty Simpson could sneak into the first round, but not before the Chiefs’ selection, which would have been beneficial for Kansas City.