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The Kansas City Chiefs are a fascinating watch over the offseason, as the franchise has undergone a soft reset.
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After missing the playoffs last season, the Chiefs have had time to review the roster and identify weaknesses. Now, armed with two first-round draft picks, the Chiefs can quickly reload the roster in an attempt to get back into the playoffs in 2026.
But holding the No. 9 overall pick, where could the Chiefs go? Corner seems like a logical place to start.
However, for NFL.com's Adam Rank, in his latest mock draft, where he has what each team should do in the first-round, the Chiefs select Oregon tight end, Kenyon Sadiq.
"I don’t expect Kansas City to draft this high again any time soon," Rank wrote. "I know you could play it safe, Chiefs, but let’s get a little dumb and dangerous. Because you’re the Chiefs and you can do it. Tight end might seem weird to some at first blush because Travis Kelce just signed a new three-year contract, but let’s be serious: He’s not playing out that deal. Let’s get creative here. You can line up Sadiq in the slot. He blocks. He’s tough. And Patrick Mahomes could use another big-bodied target."
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Should Chiefs select Sadiq?
Ultimately, it will be how the Chiefs' draft board falls that will determine it. Given Kansas City's need for a corner, if LSU's Mansoor Delane is still available at No. 9, the franchise might be inclined to select him.
But if they feel good about their secondary, and Sadiq is there at No. 9, then there is your Travis Kelce replacement.
Having Sadiq, who is an athletic monster, as a vertical threat in the passing game for Patrick Mahomes will give the offense another weapon to stretch the field.
Getting Kelce's replacement through the door a year before he potentially moves on is good business for Kansas City.
Will they do it, though? Time will tell.
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