Trending Now - NFL Mock Draft Predictions for Chiefs and Cowboys

WHO:

Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, President Trump, Jordan Reid (ESPN), Josh Edwards (CBS Sports), Nate Davis (USA Today), Ayrton Ostly (USA Today), Justin Melo (Sports Illustrated), Gordon McGuinness (Pro Football Focus), Will McClay (Cowboys VP of Player Personnel), Dane Brugler (The Athletic), Lance Zierlein (NFL.com), Joel Klatt (Fox Sports), Trevor Sikkema (PFF)

WHAT:

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23, 2026.

The Chiefs hold the No. 9 and No. 29 overall picks in the draft.

Mock draft predictions include:

Jordan Reid predicts the Chiefs will select Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at No. 9 and Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy at No. 29.

Josh Edwards predicts Miami OT Francis Mauigoa at No. 9 and Clemson CB Avieon Terrell at No. 29.

Nate Davis and Ayrton Ostly predict Miami OT Francis Mauigoa at No. 9 and Tennessee CB Colton Hood at No. 29.

Justin Melo predicts LSU CB Mansoor Delane at No. 9 and Washington WR Denzel Boston at No. 29.

Gordon McGuinness predicts Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey at No. 9 and Clemson DT Peter Woods at No. 29.

The Cowboys hold the No. 12 and No. 20 overall picks in the draft.

Will McClay stated, "Having the opportunity to improve the team with two first-round picks is going to be huge."

Mock draft predictions for the Cowboys include:

Dane Brugler predicts Mansoor Delane at No. 12 and Keldric Faulk at No. 20.

Lance Zierlein predicts Keldric Faulk at No. 12 and Colton Hood at No. 25 (proposed trade).

Jordan Reid predicts Dillon Thieneman at No. 16 (proposed trade) and Avieon Terrell at No. 20.

Joel Klatt predicts Caleb Downs at No. 12 and Jermod McCoy at No. 20.

Trevor Sikkema predicts Dillon Thieneman at No. 12 and Avieon Terrell at No. 20.

WHERE:

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The 2026 Senior Bowl was held in Mobile, Alabama.

WHEN:

The 2026 NFL Draft is on April 23, 2026.

Jordan Reid's mock draft was published on March 5, 2026.

Josh Edwards' mock draft was published on March 13, 2026.

Nate Davis and Ayrton Ostly's mock draft was published on March 16, 2026.

Justin Melo's mock draft was published on March 16, 2026.

Gordon McGuinness' mock draft was published on March 16, 2026.

WHY:

The Chiefs aim to bolster their roster with skill-position players and improve their offensive line and defensive secondary.

The Cowboys are looking to rebuild their team and address weaknesses in their secondary after allowing the most points per game in the NFL in 2025.

HOW:

Analysts are using mock drafts to predict player selections based on team needs and player performances.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 01:31 UTC)

The 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh on April 23, and both the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys are gearing up with significant first-round picks. The Chiefs hold the No. 9 and No. 29 overall selections, while the Cowboys have the No. 12 and No. 20 picks, with analysts like Jordan Reid and Josh Edwards offering predictions on potential player selections to bolster their rosters. As the teams look to address their needs, the Chiefs aim to enhance their offensive line and secondary, while the Cowboys focus on rebuilding their defense after a challenging season.