KC
Chiefs
AFC WestOFF: West CoastDEF: Aggressive Multiple
1st Pick
#9
Scheme ConfidenceTier 1Full Continuity
Andy Reid continues calling plays on offense with Steve Spagnuolo running the defense, making this one of the most stable coaching situations in the league. Reid's West Coast system is backed by his own empirical data showing heavy shotgun usage (79.2% career) and moderate motion rates (54.5%). The team's 2025 offense aligned closely with his fingerprint at 81% shotgun and 49.7% motion. Spagnuolo's Aggressive Multiple defense is similarly grounded in his own coaching data, with his 31.3% career blitz rate matching the team's 35.1% last season. This continuity creates extremely high confidence in both scheme projections.
Positional Needs
EDGEHIGH
6.8
WRHIGH
5.7
LBHIGH
5.0
DBMODERATE
4.8
TEMODERATE
4.1
QBMODERATE
3.7
IDLMODERATE
3.7
RBLOW
3.4
OLLOW
3.0
Coaching & Scheme
Head CoachAndy Reid
OC
Andy Reid
DC
Steve Spagnuolo
West CoastHigh conf
Route concepts, timing, balanced personnel
Source: empirical
Aggressive MultipleHigh conf
Blitz-heavy, disguised pressures, versatile fronts
Source: empirical
2026 Draft Capital
Rd 1
#9
Rd 2
#40
Rd 3
#74
Rd 4
#109
Rd 5
#148
Rd 5
#176
Key Roster Moves
ADDED10
RBKenneth Walker IIISEA$14.3M
QBJustin FieldsNYJTRD$11.0M
SAFAlohi GilmanBAL$8.0M
DTKhyiris TongaNE$7.0M
CBKader KohouMIA$1.8M
LOST27
DTJerry Tillery→ IND
RBDameon Pierce→ PHI
DTMarlon Tuipulotu→ NYG
DECharles Omenihu→ WAS
WRMarquise Brown→ PHI
Roster Traits & Gaps
Arm Talent
540.07 gap
Decision Making
570.06 gap
Scheme weight: 1.4× (critical)
Mobility & Playmaking
70
Scheme weight: 0.7×
Pocket Presence
620.01 gap
Scheme weight: 1.2×
Production Volume
80
Scheme weight: 0.9×
QB
Roster Overview1
Patrick Mahomes
92
Key Concerns
▸Edge pass rush ability at 17.1 out of 100 severely limits the effectiveness of Spagnuolo's four-man rush concepts
▸Linebacker pass rush at 0.2 out of 100 eliminates a key component of the team's blitz packages
▸Wide receiver contested catch ability at 10.7 creates major limitations in red zone and third-down situations
▸Multiple defensive backs on expiring contracts with Kohou, Conner, and Fulton all in contract years
▸Travis Kelce's age-36 season with significant decay factors threatens a key offensive weapon
Top Prospect Fits · 15 shown
1
EDGE
David Bailey#10
Pass Rush Specialist82
fit
2
DB
Dillon Thieneman#2
Do-It-All Safety80
fit
3
WR
Carnell Tate#37
Possession Receiver79
fit
4
LB
Anthony Hill#5
Do-It-All LB78
fit
5
WR
Chris Bell#41
Possession Receiver77
fit
6
WR
Ted Hurst#60
Volume Receiver75
fit
7
LB
Kyle Louis#14
Balanced LB75
fit
8
RB
Jeremiyah Love#1
Do-It-All Back75
fit