Chiefs Land New WR1 for Patrick Mahomes in Mel Kiper’s Final Mock Draft
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs may pick wide receiver Jordyn Tyson in the 2026 NFL draft to strengthen their offense around quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Tyson is seen as the top wide receiver prospect and could become a key player alongside current targets like Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce.Key Facts
- Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL injury and will return for the 2026 season.
- The Chiefs lost their previous top wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, in 2022.
- Mel Kiper Jr., a football analyst, predicts the Chiefs will draft Jordyn Tyson, a wide receiver from Arizona State, with the 9th overall pick in 2026.
- Tyson is considered the best wide receiver in the 2026 draft class but has some injury concerns.
- Tyson had a strong college career with 75 catches, 1,101 yards, and 10 touchdowns in 2024, and 61 catches, 711 yards, and 8 touchdowns in 2025.
- Travis Kelce, the team’s tight end and a top target for Mahomes, re-signed with the Chiefs.
- Other key receivers on the Chiefs include Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
- The addition of Tyson could help the Chiefs continue to compete for championships in the coming years.
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