Chiefs 3 Round Mock Draft: Trying to fix most of their issues after playoff hopes start to dwindle with loss to Cowboys
The Chiefs can fix their problems with this three round mock draft.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, making their playoff chances for the 2025 season super slim at 6-6. So, why not turn to the NFL Draft, where we can go ahead and try to fix the issues they have this season in the 2026 NFL Draft?
This mock draft is more about how they can fix the team, not what I think the Chiefs will do. And it’s still early in both the NFL and College Football seasons, as a lot can happen to the kids entering the draft between now and then. Some of these players could find their draft stock falling massively when the draft arrives, and some of these could rise massively. And, with games still left against the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, and Houston Texans, the Chiefs could fall down the draft order even more.
Without further ado, here is how the Chiefs can fix some of their biggest issues with their first three picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Chiefs 3 Round Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 14: Keldrick Faulk, EDGE, Auburn Tigers
Faulk could go way earlier than the No. 14 pick in the draft. He could also fall to the Chiefs at this pick based on some of his lack of production. However, if he’s a few picks away from the Chiefs, and they feel like someone is about to take him, they should absolutely trade up for one of the few edge rushers in this draft that has actual NFL size. Most of the edge rushers who are good at getting to the passer in this class are far too undersized for the Chiefs’ liking. They’ve been through that before with guys like Felix Anudike-Uzomah, and likely won’t want to go that route again.
The Chiefs need edge rushers, maybe more than any position. This is where the best value is for the position, where the running back and defensive tackle positions have better value later. With guys like Charles Omenihu, Mike Dana, and FAU all getting close to the end of their contracts, and some possibly becoming cut candidates, taking Faulk here sets them up for the future, too. He can be a star in this league. The sack numbers aren’t there, as he only has 10 in three years, but he’s had little help around him. Faulk can be a tackle for loss machine, and has elite pass rush – game wrecking potential.
Round 2, Pick 47: Jonah Coleman, RB, Washington Huskies
This guy may be one of the most underrated running backs in the entire draft. His production in college is outstanding, in both the run and pass game. At this time, Coleman has over 600 rushing yards and over 300 receiving yards. He has 16 scrimmage touchdowns this year, too. The production drop this year in the run game is what will make his stock drop, but Washington’s pass game became more prevalent, and he became a part of it.
Coleman is a dynamic running back, something that Patrick Mahomes has never really had. A running back at 225 pounds that Andy Reid can hand the ball to in any situation would instantly help this run game. Then, he can also catch pretty well and isn’t too shabby in pass protection either.
Round 3, Pick 79: Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, Florida State Seminoles
Jackson Jr. is a player whose stock could go up or down between now and the 2026 NFL Draft. He has NFL size and is a monster of a man at 6’5 and 330 pounds. But, he also has some good explosiveness and quickness to him, for his size, that is. Jackson had the sack numbers last season, but hasn’t really had them this year. Florida State has a terrible defense, and he’s certainly not benefited from having some bad players next to him.
The Chiefs need some DT help who have pass rush potential, which he does, but are also great at stopping the run, and he is. His size makes him a great space eater in the run game, and putting him next to Chris Jones would be amazing for the Chiefs’ front. In four seasons, Jackson has seven and a half sacks, which is good for the position and role he’s been asked to play at times. He’s also got 12 tackles for loss in that time.
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