{"id":157831,"date":"2026-02-28T08:56:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T08:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=157831"},"modified":"2026-02-28T08:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T08:56:04","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5report-chiefs-draft-dominance-in-the-making-the-kansas-city-chiefss-projected-3-pick-draft-strategy-has-the-potential-to-land-a-future-superstar-with-experts-predicting-a-standout-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=157831","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25REPORT CHIEFS DRAFT DOMINANCE IN THE MAKING: The Kansas City Chiefs&#8217;s projected 3-pick draft strategy has the potential to land a future superstar, with experts predicting a standout playmaker who could eventually replace Travis Kelce. The team\u2019s smart approach could reshape their roster for years to come, targeting key positions to sustain their high-powered offense. Fans are already buzzing about who could step up as the next big name in Kansas City \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"249\"><strong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"249\">CHIEFS&#8217; 3-PICK DRAFT MASTERPIECE: POTENTIAL SUPERSTAR AND TRAVIS KELCE REPLACEMENT ON THE HORIZON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"249\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/library.sportingnews.com\/styles\/crop_style_16_9_desktop_webp\/s3\/2024-10\/travis-kelce-prop-bets-betmgm-bonus-code.jpg.webp?itok=6ynVv2TU\" alt=\"Chiefs predicted to replace Travis Kelce with 2025 first-round pick |  Sporting News\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"254\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"584\"><strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"584\">The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a pivotal 2026 NFL Draft, and the stakes couldn\u2019t be higher. After a disappointing 6-11 season, the Chiefs find themselves with the No. 9 overall pick, a spot they haven\u2019t been in for a long time. This draft could make or break their future, and their first three picks are crucial.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"589\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"629\"><strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"629\">The Chiefs\u2019 Crucial 2026 Draft<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"1065\">The <strong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"657\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> are no strangers to success, but after a <em data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"712\">nightmarish<\/em> 2025 season, where they finished with a <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"768\">6-11 record<\/strong>, the pressure is mounting for <strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"830\">general manager Brett Veach<\/strong> and head coach <strong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"859\">Andy Reid<\/strong> to rebuild and reload the roster. With the <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"925\">No. 9 overall pick<\/strong>, the Chiefs find themselves in a position to make a statement with this draft, something they haven\u2019t had the chance to do in recent years.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1422\">According to a new <strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1108\">Pro Football Focus<\/strong> (PFF) article, the Chiefs\u2019 \u201cideal haul\u201d for the first three rounds of the draft could set them up for a <strong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1230\">bright future<\/strong>\u2014a future that might include a potential <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1296\">superstar edge rusher<\/strong>, the eventual <strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1340\">successor to Travis Kelce<\/strong>, and a versatile <strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1374\">running back<\/strong> who fits perfectly into <strong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1421\">Andy Reid\u2019s system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1422\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PTQW9CTAgACUCVfU2MsZnQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTE1MjA7aD04NTQ7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_sporting_news_articles_584\/1f8982876aa1d38ef4f633a094c1a4af\" alt=\"Chiefs' 3-pick draft masterpiece would nab potential superstar and Travis  Kelce replacement - Yahoo Sports\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1427\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1498\"><strong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1498\">Pick 1: EDGE David Bailey \u2013 A Potential Superstar Pass Rusher<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1786\">One of the standout players in this projected draft is <strong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1571\">David Bailey<\/strong>, the explosive <strong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1602\">EDGE rusher<\/strong> from <strong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1622\">Texas Tech<\/strong>. According to PFF, if <strong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1655\">Bailey<\/strong> falls to the Chiefs at <strong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1688\">No. 9<\/strong>, they\u2019ll be getting one of the <strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1755\">most exciting defensive players<\/strong> available in this draft class.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"2235\">&#8220;While taking <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1820\">Jeremiyah Love<\/strong> with the ninth pick is tempting, the Chiefs are more likely to invest in the <strong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1910\">trenches<\/strong>,&#8221; writes PFF. &#8220;After Kansas City finished 27th in <strong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1984\">PFF pass-rush grade<\/strong> at edge defender in 2025, adding a dynamic player like <strong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2050\">Bailey<\/strong>, who earned a <strong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2093\">93.8 PFF pass-rush grade<\/strong>, would be a huge boost. He could be a game-changer, complementing <strong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2180\">George Karlaftis<\/strong> and the aging <strong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2210\">Chris Jones<\/strong> on the defensive front.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2499\"><strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2247\">Bailey<\/strong> would instantly upgrade the Chiefs\u2019 pass rush and inject much-needed youth and explosiveness into their defensive line. His addition would be a critical piece of the puzzle for a team that is looking to compete for a <strong data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2479\">Super Bowl<\/strong> in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2504\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2575\"><strong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2575\">Pick 2: TE Eli Stowers \u2013 The Future of the Tight End Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2976\">Perhaps the most intriguing pick for <strong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2629\">Kansas City<\/strong> would be <strong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2654\">Eli Stowers<\/strong>, a tight end out of <strong data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2689\">Vanderbilt<\/strong> who could be the <strong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2740\">heir apparent to Travis Kelce<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2753\">Stowers<\/strong> has all the tools to be an elite receiving threat at the tight end position. In his time at <strong data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2860\">Vanderbilt<\/strong>, he formed a strong connection with quarterback <strong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2924\">Diego Pavia<\/strong>, making him one of the top tight ends in the draft.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3439\">With <strong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"2999\">Travis Kelce<\/strong> nearing the end of his illustrious career, the Chiefs are likely looking for his successor, and <strong data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3107\">Stowers<\/strong> could be the perfect fit. <strong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3141\">PFF<\/strong> notes, \u201cOffensively, the Chiefs still need a successor to <strong data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3216\">Travis Kelce<\/strong> \u2014 and <strong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3234\">Stowers<\/strong> (85.3 PFF receiving grade) would make tremendous sense.\u201d Adding a <strong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3329\">young, dynamic tight end<\/strong> to the offense would allow the Chiefs to seamlessly transition when <strong data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3407\">Kelce<\/strong> eventually hangs up his cleats.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3711\">Stowers is a <strong data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3480\">prototypical tight end<\/strong> who can line up in the slot, on the line, or even out wide, creating mismatches all over the field. His skills as both a blocker and receiver would give <strong data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3653\">Patrick Mahomes<\/strong> a versatile weapon in the passing game for years to come.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3716\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3794\"><strong data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3794\">Pick 3: RB Jonah Coleman \u2013 A Late-Round Flyer Who Fits Reid\u2019s Scheme<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"4118\">With their final pick in this draft, the Chiefs could target <strong data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3874\">Jonah Coleman<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3894\">running back<\/strong> who has the potential to be a great fit in <strong data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3960\">Andy Reid\u2019s system<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3973\">Coleman<\/strong> started his college career at <strong data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4015\">Arizona<\/strong> before transferring to <strong data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4053\">Washington<\/strong>, where he showcased his explosive ability as a dual-threat back.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4390\">PFF suggests that <strong data-start=\"4138\" data-end=\"4149\">Coleman<\/strong> could be a perfect complement to <strong data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4200\">Isiah Pacheco<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4220\">Kareem Hunt<\/strong>, both of whom are set to be free agents. \u201cInstead of <strong data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4292\">Jeremiyah Love<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4305\">Coleman<\/strong> could be a late-round flyer that meshes well with <strong data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4388\">Andy Reid\u2019s offensive scheme<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4390\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2232402978_59e505-e1757519790556.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"Chiefs Predicted to Replace Travis Kelce With 'Freak' TE\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4685\">Coleman\u2019s <strong data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4411\">speed<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4423\">vision<\/strong>, and ability to catch passes out of the backfield would add a new dimension to the Chiefs\u2019 already dangerous offense. With the uncertainty surrounding <strong data-start=\"4575\" data-end=\"4586\">Pacheco<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4608\">Hunt\u2019s future<\/strong>, adding <strong data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4628\">Coleman<\/strong> would provide insurance and depth at a position of need.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4690\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4752\"><strong data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4752\">Why This Draft Could Be a Masterpiece for the Chiefs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4754\" data-end=\"5049\">If the Chiefs follow this draft scenario, they would be addressing several key needs with potential <strong data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4868\">superstars<\/strong> at each position. <strong data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"4897\">Bailey<\/strong> would solidify the defense, <strong data-start=\"4926\" data-end=\"4937\">Stowers<\/strong> could be the tight end of the future, and <strong data-start=\"4980\" data-end=\"4991\">Coleman<\/strong> would add depth and versatility to the running back room.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5355\">This draft would not only help the Chiefs contend for a <strong data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5121\">Super Bowl<\/strong> in the short term but also set them up for continued success in the long term. With <strong data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5217\">Mahomes<\/strong> at quarterback and <strong data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5245\">Reid<\/strong> at head coach, adding these three players could provide the perfect balance of youth, talent, and leadership.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5357\" data-end=\"5360\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5362\" data-end=\"5428\"><strong data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5428\">The Chiefs&#8217; Future: Rebuilding for Another Super Bowl Push<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5899\">The <strong data-start=\"5434\" data-end=\"5456\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong> have always been a team built around offensive firepower, but the 2025 season showed that they need to bolster their defense and strengthen key positions for the future. This <strong data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5664\">three-pick draft masterpiece<\/strong> could be the <strong data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5692\">foundation<\/strong> for a <strong data-start=\"5699\" data-end=\"5710\">new era<\/strong> in Kansas City, one that continues the legacy of <strong data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5779\">Patrick Mahomes<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5784\" data-end=\"5800\">Travis Kelce<\/strong> while transitioning to a new chapter with a <strong data-start=\"5845\" data-end=\"5865\">dominant defense<\/strong> and an evolving offensive attack.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5901\" data-end=\"6079\">If the Chiefs can execute this draft strategy, they\u2019ll not only be <strong data-start=\"5968\" data-end=\"5999\">back in the Super Bowl hunt<\/strong> in 2026, but they\u2019ll also be set up for sustained success in the years to come.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5901\" data-end=\"6079\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Travos-Kelce-Kenyon-Sadiq-replacement.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" alt=\"Chiefs Predicted to Add 6-Foot-3, 245-Pound Kelce Replacement\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6081\" data-end=\"6084\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"6086\" data-end=\"6460\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"6086\" data-end=\"6356\">In conclusion, the 2026 NFL Draft presents an opportunity for the Chiefs to build a championship-caliber team. With picks like David Bailey, Eli Stowers, and Jonah Coleman, Kansas City could return to the top of the AFC, ready for another Super Bowl run.<\/strong> The future looks bright for the <strong data-start=\"6389\" data-end=\"6411\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong>\u2014and this draft could be the key to unlocking it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHIEFS&#8217; 3-PICK DRAFT MASTERPIECE: POTENTIAL SUPERSTAR AND TRAVIS KELCE REPLACEMENT ON THE HORIZON The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for a pivotal 2026 NFL Draft, and&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":157833,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-157831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udd25REPORT CHIEFS DRAFT DOMINANCE IN THE MAKING: The Kansas City Chiefs&#039;s projected 3-pick draft strategy has the potential to land a future superstar, with experts predicting a standout playmaker who could eventually replace Travis Kelce. 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