The NFL Draft is a fickle thing. You’ll rarely find two teams that share the exact same opinion on a player, unless they’re a true blue-chip can’t-miss prospect. And those don’t come around too often.

The Kansas City Chiefs can be very particular with the draft prospects they like and don’t like at specific positions. Sometimes it comes down to intangibles and physical traits, while other times it comes down to fit and skill set.

Here’s a look at four offensive players who scream Chiefs to me, so much so that I expect the team to rank them higher than consensus.

Four 2026 NFL Draft prospects the Kansas City Chiefs may value ahead of consensus rankings

Memphis OT Travis Burke

The arm length conversation that actually matters to the Kansas City Chiefs involves offensive tackles. Fun fact: Brett Veach has never drafted an offensive tackle with arms shorter than 34 inches. There were only seven offensive tackles at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine with arms that measured 34 inches or higher. Burke is one of them at 34.25 inches.

Beyond that, the Chiefs will like the fact that he’s a hulking offensive tackle prospect at 6-foot-8 and 325 pounds. He’s perhaps the nastiest offensive tackle in the class, with a penchant for finishing blocks and throwing defenders to the ground. I could realistically see the Chiefs targeting Burke as early as pick No. 40. Right now, Burke ranks No. 159 on the consensus big board.

Cincinnati WR Cyrus Allen

Listed at 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, Allen just fits what the Chiefs like at the wide receiver position. He’s an easy separator against man coverage and averaged over 16 yards per catch during his career. Allen is not just a straight-line receiver and can do some of the gadget work Andy Reid loves. He’s got quick feet, ball skills (2% dropped pass rate in 2025), and legit route-running ability. In 2026, he recorded 51 receptions, 674 yards, and 13 touchdowns for the Bearcats.

Allen wasn’t invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine after torching guys at the Senior Bowl. He ran a 4.47s 40-yard dash at the Cincinnati Pro Day. He’s likely a Day 3 prospect, but I could see the Chiefs taking him earlier in Rounds 4 or 5. Allen comes in at No. 209 on the consensus big board.

Stanford TE Sam Roush

Roush is one of the better in-line blocking tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft and would have an immediate role in the Chiefs’ offense because of it. Just because he’s tabbed as a good blocker doesn’t mean he’s lacking in receiving ability. He set career high marks in 2025, with 49 receptions for 545 yards and two touchdowns. On the flip side, he had a 12.5% drop rate.

I really like how Roush handles himself when plays break down in the passing game. He’s got a penchant for finding open space. It’s a good skill to have if your quarterback is Patrick Mahomes. He’s got the ideal size (6-foot-6 and 267 pounds) and athleticism to make an impact, not just on offense, but also on special teams. The cherry on top with this one is that Roush is a legacy player for Kansas City. I could see the Chiefs targeting Roush with the No. 74 pick in the third round. He currently ranks No. 107 on the consensus big board.

Texas A&M RB Le’Veon Moss

The Chiefs have done a lot to improve their running back room in 2026 NFL free agency with the additions of Kenneth Walker and Emari Demercado. They’re still lacking two specific skill sets, and I’m not sure there are many backs who encompass both. They need a physical short-yardage running back and someone who excels in pass protection. Le’Veon Moss fits the bill for what the team likes at 5-foot-11 and 205 pounds. He also has three-down potential down the line.

Moss graded out with his best season in pass protection in 2025, and he definitely brings the physicality in the run game. He’s really talented on inside zone runs, counters, and running with a lead blocker. The problem? He hasn’t finished a season in his collegiate career without injury. The Chiefs would have to feel comfortable with his injury history. If that comes back clear, I could see them targeting Moss with one of their first two picks in Round 5. Moss is No. 206 on the consensus board.