March 3, 2026, 9:06 a.m. CT

The Kansas City Chiefs got some valuable intel from their excursion to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

While it remains to be seen how the team will approach free agency — which could drastically alter Kansas City’s strategy in the 2026 NFL Draft — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach should now have a better understanding of the first-year talent that will be available to him in April.

Take a look at this full seven-round Chiefs mock draft, in which Veach decides to select top performers from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine:

Round 1, Pick No. 9: Notre Dame Fighting Irish RB Jeremiyah LoveNotre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) and Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) exchange words during the first half at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.

Love is among the most popular picks for Kansas City in Round 1, and for good reason. There is no doubt that Love would bring a much-needed spark to the Chiefs’ running game, but his outstanding showing in the 40-yard dash may entice other teams to take him off the board before Kansas City makes its No. 9 selection.

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Round 2, Pick No. 40: Clemson Tigers OT Blake MillerDec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) against the Texas Longhorns during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Miller put up an impressive 32 reps in the bench press event, which was good for second place among all offensive linemen. The Chiefs pick him here in Round 2 as a potential contender to start at the right tackle position next season.

Round 3, Pick No. 74: Oklahoma Sooners DL Gracen HaltonDec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Gracen Halton (56) gestures in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Halton’s 36.50″ vertical jump led all defensive tackles at the combine, and he recorded the third-best 40-yard dash time (4.82 seconds) among his hefty peers.

Round 4, Pick No. 109: Oklahoma Sooners WR Deion BurksOklahoma Sooners wide receiver Deion Burks (4) leaps to the end zone past Louisiana State Tigers cornerback PJ Woodland (11) to score a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the LSU Tigers at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Oklahoma won 17-13.

The Chiefs take back-to-back Sooners by selecting Burks, who — like Halton — had the best vertical jump (42.50″) and third-fastest 40-yard dash time (4.30 seconds) among players in his position group.

Round 5, Pick 146: Kentucky Wildcats OL Jalen FarmerSep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Jalen Farmer (52) blocks Mississippi Rebels linebacker TJ Dottery (6) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Veach further cements his commitment to building Kansas City’s ground game by taking Farmer, who tied for the third-best 40-yard dash time (4.93 seconds) among all offensive linemen.

Round 5, Pick No. 176: Arkansas Razorbacks QB Taylen GreenRazorback Quarterback Taylen Green 10, LSU Tigers take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. November 15, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium.

While Green has never been considered the best quarterback in this class, his outstanding combine performance turned heads in Indianapolis. Green ran the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds with a 1.55-second 10-yard split, and easily set the top marks in the vertical and broad jump events at 43.50″ and 11′ 2″, respectively.