Kansas City Chiefs Reload in 7-Round Mock Draft After Trent McDuffie Trade

Chiefs acquire extra draft capital in McDuffie trade, target RB, DT, and QB in 2026 NFL Draft

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Kansas City Chiefs have traded star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, acquiring the 29th overall pick, fifth- and sixth-round selections, and a 2027 third-round pick. With the added draft capital, the Chiefs look to reload their roster through the 2026 NFL Draft, targeting a running back, defensive tackle, wide receiver, cornerback, edge rusher, safety, and quarterback.

Why it matters

The Chiefs are coming off their first down year in the Patrick Mahomes era and look to replenish their aging core. This trade gives them the flexibility to address multiple needs and build the next great Chiefs team, which may look quite different from the recent Super Bowl-winning squads.

The details

In the first round, the Chiefs select running back Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame and defensive tackle Caleb Banks from Florida. In the second round, they add wide receiver Denzel Boston from Washington. The Chiefs then target cornerback Malik Muhammad from Texas in the third round, edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton from Penn State in the fourth, safety Zakee Wheatley from Penn State in the fifth, tight end Tanner Koziol from Houston in the fifth, and offensive guard Jalen Farmer from Kentucky in the fifth. They wrap up their draft by selecting quarterback Drew Allar from Penn State in the sixth round.

  • The Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams on March 4, 2026.

The players

Trent McDuffie

A star cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs who was traded to the Los Angeles Rams.

Patrick Mahomes

The starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jeremiyah Love

A running back prospect from Notre Dame selected by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Caleb Banks

A defensive tackle prospect from Florida selected by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Denzel Boston

A wide receiver prospect from Washington selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What’s next

The Chiefs will look to address their remaining needs in free agency and continue to build towards a return to the Super Bowl in 2026.

The takeaway

The Chiefs' trade of Trent McDuffie signals a shift in their roster construction, as they look to reload with a mix of high-upside draft picks and veteran free agent signings. This draft class aims to infuse the team with young talent at key positions while also securing the long-term future at quarterback.