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How many draft picks do the Chiefs have this year?
The Kansas City Chiefs have nine picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.Â
Round 1:Â No. 9 overall
Round 1:Â No. 29 overall (via Los Angeles)
Round 2:Â No. 40 overall
Round 3:Â No. 74 overall
Round 4:Â No. 109 overall
Round 5:Â No. 148 overall
Round 5:Â No. 169 overall (via Los Angeles)
Round 5:Â No. 176 overall (Compensatory)
Round 6:Â No. 210 overall (via Los Angeles)
What picks do the Chiefs have in Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Chiefs have the number 9 and number 29 overall picks in Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft.
What is a compensatory pick?
Compensatory picks are awarded to teams that lost significant free agents during the prior offseason. A formula calculated by the league office weighs free agents lost and free agents gained in order to award these selections.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft takes place on April 23rd, 24th, and 25th.
Where is the NFL Draft this year?
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How can I watch the NFL Draft this year?
The NFL Draft will be aired on ESPN and NFL Network.
Who are some of the top prospects in the NFL Draft?
For information on some of the top players in this year's draft class, click here.
How many rounds is the NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft consists of seven rounds.
How many days is the NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft takes place over the course of three days. Round 1 is on Thursday, Rounds 2-3 are on Friday, and Rounds 4-7 are on Saturday.
How much time does each team have to make their picks?
Each team has 10 minutes to make their selection in Round 1, seven minutes in Round 2, five minutes in Rounds 3-6 and four minutes in Round 7.
How was the draft order determined?
Generally speaking, the draft order is determined by how each team finished the year in the standings. The team with the worst record, for example, has the No. 1 overall pick while the Super Bowl champion picks at No. 32 overall. Compensatory picks in the later rounds can complicate this process, but in simple terms, the idea is that the teams that struggled the most will have the first shot at the top prospects available.
Why do some teams have more picks than others?
Each team has the flexibility to trade their draft picks in future years, which is why some teams may have more selections than others in any given draft. Compensatory picks also alter this balance.