Kansas City Chiefs GM Brett Veach has done some of his best work on Day 3 of the NFL Draft.

His tenure as general manager has been characterized by unearthing hidden gems late in the draft. Guys like Nick Allegretti (216 overall in 2019), L’Jarius Sneed (138 overall in 2020), Trey Smith (226 overall in 2021), Jaylen Watson (243 overall in 2022), and Isiah Pacheco (251 overall in 2022).

The Chiefs have nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including five picks on Day 3. Will Veach be able to find more talent late to help elevate the roster in Kansas City back to prominence?

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Houston CB Latrell McCutchin Sr.

McCutchin flew under the radar a bit at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, but he had a nice performance there. The 6-foot-2 and 191-pound cornerback ran a 4.43s 40-yard dash, jumped a 38.5-inch vertical, and a 131-inch broad jump. McCutchin hasn’t recorded an interception at the collegiate level, but he impacts the game in different ways. Last season, he led the Cougars with 10 passes defended. He’s also got back-to-back seasons with blocked kicks on special teams at Houston.

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SMU WR Jordan Hudson

Hudson is listed at 6-foot-1 and 191 pounds. He had a really productive college career, with 44 catches for 1,787 yards and 21 touchdowns across four seasons. He’s surprisingly sudden for his size and does well to gain yards after the catch. His body control in contested catch situations really pops. At the Senior Bowl, his route running and ability to get open in 1-on-1 situations really impressed me.

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Michigan TE/FB Max Bredeson

Eric Bieniemy’s return to the Kansas City Chiefs could also mean the return of the fullback. Max Bredeson is the brother of Tampa Bay Buccaneers O-Lineman Ben Bredeson. The younger Bredeson is listed at 6-foot-2 and 252 pounds. He’s built like a linebacker, and he plays the fullback position like one, too. He didn’t allow a single pressure in 2025 and averaged less than a pressure per year during his five years with the Wolverines.

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Pitt RB Desmond Reid

Yes, Reid is listed at a diminutive 5-foot-6 and 174 pounds. Yes, he missed games in each of the last three seasons due to injury. There are a lot of questions about whether he’s durable and big enough to actually be an NFL player. I just know that Kansas City Chiefs STC Dave Toub is going to want to get his hands on him and try to develop him as a return specialist. He has some human joystick-like qualities, as evidenced by his two punt return touchdowns on just 18 career punt return attempts.

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Georgia Tech DT Jordan Van Den Berg

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds, Van Den Berg is a freaky athlete who did a lot of the dirty work for the Georgia Tech defense. He recorded 16 tackles for loss and 32 run stops over the past two seasons. The All-ACC selection is extremely stout in the run game, often taking on double teams without losing much ground at 0-tech or 1-tech. His pursuit and effort are top-notch. There’s some untapped potential in the passing game that a savvy NFL team should be able to unlock by putting him at 3-tech more frequently.

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Washington EDGE Zach Durfee

Listed at 6-foot-5 and 247 pounds, Durfee is an extremely talented athlete. He transferred to Washington from Division II University of Sioux Falls and had eligibility issues in 2023. At his pro day, he ran a 4.64s 40-yard dash, jumped a 39-inch vertical, jumped a 123-inch broad jump, ran a 7.01s three-cone, and ran a 4.4s short shuttle. He recorded 53 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, three passes batted, and one forced fumble over the past two years at UW. He could definitely fill a need for the Kansas City Chiefs late.