Tracking every report of Kansas City Chiefs’ pre-draft visits with 2026 NFL Draft prospects

Keeping track of every reported pre-draft visit for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Charles Goldman — NFL Managing Editor
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The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away, and the Kansas City Chiefs are diligently working to finalize the team’s draft board.

Pro days, private workouts, and pre-draft visits are underway, helping the final pieces fall into place. In the coming weeks, the Chiefs will continue to host and conduct virtual visits with prospects to better inform their draft decisions.

All NFL teams are allotted 30 pre-draft visits to prospects in the upcoming draft class. Some visits don’t count against the 30-player limit if prospects attend a university that falls under the NFL’s “local” requirements. Pre-draft visits do not include any on-field testing or workouts at team facilities, but they give prospects a taste of life as an NFL player for that team.

Players will tour the campus at 1 Arrowhead Dr., meet with various staff members, and have sit-down opportunities with coaches. The team will often have players with injury histories meet with team doctors and trainers. They reserve a select number of their top-30 visits for players with whom they didn’t get enough time during the pre-draft process who stood out during pro day workouts. There are some instances where they’ll bring players with character questions to see if they’ll mesh with the team culture. Ultimately, the visit provides unique data points for the team to consider as they assemble their final draft board.

Under Brett Veach, the Chiefs have drafted several players who have confirmed pre-draft visits with the team. That list includes players like Josh Simmons, Omarr Norman-Lott, Kingsley Suamataia, Rashee Rice, Jaylen Watson, Joshua Williams, Nick Bolton, Creed Humphrey, and Juan Thornhill. 

Below, we’ll track every reported pre-draft visit. Be sure to bookmark the page, as we will keep you updated as we learn of more meetings with prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL draft

Complete list of reported Kansas City Chiefs top-30 visits

USC WR Makai Lemon

Listed at 5-foot-11 and 192 pounds, Lemon is a nuanced route runner with really strong hands and above-average YAC ability. He hasn’t had the best pre-draft process, with what can only be characterized as a strange podium session at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. There were some whispers that the same situation followed him into formal meetings. It shouldn’t come as a shock that the Chiefs are getting some extra time with him.

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate

Listed at 6-foot-2 and 192 pounds, Tate is viewed as perhaps the top receiver option in this draft class. The team already had a formal interview with him at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Not only does Tate believe he can win in one-on-one situations in the NFL, but he was also adamant that he can win without the ball in his hands as a blocker. That mentality is always a winner with the coaching staff in Kansas City.

Georgia State WR Ted Hurst

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 206 pounds, Hurst is an impressive athlete with rare acceleration for his size. He recorded 127 receptions, over 1,900 yards, and 15 touchdowns at Georgia State over the past two seasons. If Hurst had played in a power conference and had better QB play during his college career, he might’ve been in line to become a first-round draft pick. Right now, he’s expected to be one of the top targets in that second tier of wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor

A massive and densely built 6-foot-7 and 353-pound offensive tackle, Proctor started 40 career games at left tackle for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He’s regarded as one of the top offensive tackle prospects in this draft class, but he’s not without his questions. He’s an exceptional athlete with quick feet and imposing strength in the run game, but his pass protection lowlights can be quite low.

NC State TE Justin Joly

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 241 pounds, Joly probably falls more into the H-Back bucket than he does a traditional tight end. He caught 92 passes for 1,150 yards and 11 touchdowns in two seasons at NC State, but he’s also a talented blocker from multiple alignments. Joly didn’t have a particularly impressive pro day workout, but he also missed some time with a leg injury during 2025, which is likely the subject of his pre-draft visit.

Georgia TE Oscar Delp

Listed at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, Delp turned heads at his pro day with some impressive numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.48s), vertical jump (38.5 inches), and broad jump (120 inches). He’s considered one of the better blocking tight ends in this class. He’s a prospect with some medical red flags, including a foot injury flagged at the combine, which the Chiefs will need to examine during the visit.

San Diego State CB Chris Johnson*

Listed at 6-foot and 193 pounds, Johnson was a highly productive player in the Mountain West in 2025. He fits what Kansas City should be looking for at the cornerback position in a post-Trent McDuffie era. *Johnson’s agent actually disputed the report that the Chiefs have a top-30 visit scheduled with his client, saying they had nothing scheduled at the time. We’ll see if that changes at any point in the process. AthElite Agency also represents Chiefs WR Jimmy Holiday.

Florida DT Caleb Banks

Listed at 6-foot-6 and 327 pounds, Banks is one of the more intriguing defensive tackle prospects in this class. He’s boasted flashes of elite play during his college career at Florida, and has elite physical tools. He’s drawn comparisons to current Chiefs DT Chris Jones, but he’s got some lingering health-related questions, which are probably a big part of his visit to Kansas City.

Local visit: Missouri WR Kevin Coleman Jr.

He’ll get dinged for his 5-foot-10 and 179-pound size, but Coleman has some legitimate buzz after a strong Senior Bowl and Pro Day workout. He posted a 38.5-inch vertical jump and 126-inch broad jump at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, along with a 4.49s 40-yard dash. The Chiefs also had a formal interview with Coleman at that event.

Cincinnati LB Jack Dingle

A likely undrafted free agent, Dingle is listed at 6-foot-4 and 241 pounds. Dingle recorded 60 tackles, four tackles for loss, and three sacks for the Bearcats in 2025. He’s known as a really impressive athlete and is the son of former NFL DL Nate Dingle, who spent time with the Chiefs during the 1996 NFL offseason.

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