Breaking down Chiefs’ picks in Dane Brugler’s seven-round mock draft

Key Points:

• The Athletic's draft expert Dane Brugler predicts the Kansas City Chiefs will select nine players in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two first-round picks: edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. from Miami at No. 9 and wide receiver Denzel Boston from Washington at No. 29.
• Bain is seen as a disruptive defensive lineman who fits the Chiefs' defensive scheme, potentially boosting their run defense and pass rush, while Boston offers size and physicality as a tall wide receiver, despite lacking elite speed.
• On Day 2, the Chiefs could address cornerback with Brandon Cisse from South Carolina at No. 40 and tight end with Oscar Delp from Georgia at No. 74, both players ranked highly in their respective positions by Brugler.
• The Day 3 selections might include offensive tackle Austin Barber from Florida, running back Demond Claiborne from Wake Forest, defensive tackle Cameron Ball from Arkansas, linebacker Aiden Fisher, and safety Louis Moore from Indiana, focusing on depth and developmental prospects.
• Brugler emphasizes positional value and team needs, highlighting the importance of bolstering the defensive line, wide receiver corps, and secondary, while also adding offensive line depth and explosive playmakers to support the Chiefs' roster for the coming years.