Chiefs 2026 NFL Draft Recap and UDFA Tracker

After an action-packed slate of picks in just three days, the 2026 NFL Draft is a thing of the past. Each of the Kansas City Chiefs' selections remains fresh in the minds of many, however, and there's still plenty to peel back.

Across Thursday, Friday and Saturday, general manager Brett Veach navigated the draft order and found multiple players who could make an impact both now and later. As he normally is, the respected executive was aggressive in pursuing the top players on his board.

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, Chiefs On SI is recapping Kansas City's haul and keeping up with the latest rumors and news on the undrafted free agent front.

Which UDFAs are joining the Chiefs' draft class as rookies for the 2026 offseason? Let's take a look.

Kansas City Chiefs UDFA Tracker

News will be continually updated. Note that some invites or tryouts are initially reported as signings.

Saturday UDFA News

Houston cornerback Zelmar Vedder is signing with the Chiefs, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2.
San Diego State cornerback Bryce Phillips is signing in Kansas City, per Cory Kinnan of Daft on Draft. The deal includes $247,000 in guaranteed money.
Oklahoma running back Jadyn Ott, via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, is joining the Chiefs.
Pelissero also reports that Louisville OT Pete Nygra is signing on a deal including $260,000 guaranteed.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz dropped a cluster of Chiefs UDFA signings on Saturday evening. The group includes Iowa safety Xavier Nwankpa, Miami linebacker Wesley Bissainthe, Wyoming tight end John Michael Gyllenborg and Cincinnati wideout Jeff Caldwell.
Both Texas defensive tackle Cole Brevard ($50,000 salary, $10,000 signing bonus) and Louisiana-Monroe cornerback D'Arco Perkins-McAllister ($175,000 guaranteed) are headed to K.C., per Wilson.
According to Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star, Duke edge rusher Vincent Anthony Jr. is inking a deal with the Chiefs.
LSU guard Josh Thompson is taking his talents to Kansas City, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Toledo linebacker Anthony Dunn is headed to the Chiefs, via his agency OSMG to Wilson.
The Chiefs invited Temple receiver Kajiya Hollawayne to rookie minicamp, according to Draft Diamonds.
Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas Morning News reports that Texas A&M running back E.J. Smith is signing with the Chiefs. Smith's agent has since confirmed the news.
Montana cornerback Kenzel Lawler was invited to Chiefs rookie minicamp, per the team's football program account.
Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jeff Persi was invited to Kansas City's rookie minicamp, per Jason B. Hirschborn.
Nebraska safety DeShon Singleton is joining the Chiefs, per Fowler.
The Chiefs signed Washington wideout Omari Evans, per Wilson.
Cal wide receiver Jacob De Jesus inked an undrafted deal with the Chiefs, per Wilson.
Courtesy of the team's football account, Charlotte linebacker Shay Taylor was invited to minicamp.
In another program announcement, it was revealed that Virginia Tech running back Terion Stewart signed with the Chiefs.
Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett signed with Kansas City, via the team.
USC wideout Jaden Richardson was invited to rookie minicamp, per the team.
Per Storrs Central, UConn has a trio of players attending Chiefs minicamp. The group consists of punter Connor Stutz, linebacker Donovan Branch and tight end Louis Hansen.
Tennessee Tech safety Tim Coutras was invited to minicamp, via the team.
Lars Hanson of Locked On Huskies reports that Washington kicker Grady Gross will participate in Chiefs rookie minicamp.
Via Wilson, Bowling Green offensive lineman Tunde Fatukasi was invited to minicamp.
Miami kicker Carter Davis was invited to rookie minicamp, courtesy of Kohl's Kicking Camps.
Arye Pulli reports that South Carolina running back Rahsul Faison was invited to minicamp.
Marshall defensive back Cam Smith is coming to minicamp, per the team.

Sunday UDFA News

Rice defensive lineman Blake Boenisch was invited to Chiefs rookie minicamp, per Wilson.
Easton Butler of Packer Report revealed that West Florida linebacker Colby Taylor will attend minicamp.
Kansas State safety Gunner Maldonado has accepted a Chiefs rookie minicamp invite, via 3 Strand Sports.
Liberty defensive back Brylan Green has received a minicamp invite, according to Jamarcus Fitzpatrick of KATC TV3.
Pitt cornerback Rashad Battle, safety Javon McIntyre and tight end Justin Holmes got minicamp invites, per Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh Sports Now.
Eastern Kentucky defensive back Jaheim Ward received a minicamp invite, the team announced.
Offensive tackle Felix Lepper of the International Player Pathway program has been invited to Chiefs rookie minicamp, via Brian Spapens.
Michigan defensive tackle Damon Payne signed with the Chiefs, according to Anthony Broome of On3.
North Carolina defensive back Gavin Gibson was invited to minicamp, via Justin Melo of NFL Draft On SI.
Ohio State long snapper John Ferlmann has received a minicamp invite, via Pro Snapper Tracker. Kansas State long snapper Mason Olguin also got an invite.
SMU defensive tackle Keveion'ta Spears was invited to rookie minicamp, the team announced.
Wilson reports that James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick will attend minicamp.
Per Missouri Western Football's team page, defensive lineman Grant Finley was invited to Kansas City's rookie minicamp.
Texas Tech linebacker Bryce Ramirez is "KC bound," the team shared. It isn't stated whether he signed or received a minicamp invitation.
Boise State offensive lineman Mason Randolph was invited to minicamp, the team posted.
Colorado defensive end Keaten Wade was invited to Chiefs minicamp, per the team.
Per the team, Mercyhurst defensive lineman Jonas King earned an invite to minicamp.
West Virginia football announced that wideout Jeff Weimer received a minicamp invite.
Buffalo running back Al-Jay Henderson received a Chiefs minicamp invite, the team shared.
BYU defensive lineman John Taumoepeau was invited to minicamp, via the team.
Chris Hummer of CBS Sports reports that Arizona receiver Javin Whatley was invited to Chiefs rookie minicamp.

Monday and Beyond UDFA News

Western Kentucky punter Cole Maynard plans to attend rookie minicamp, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
Missouri linebacker Triston Newson was invited to Chiefs rookie minicamp, via the team.
Kansas State offensive lineman JB Nelson was invited to minicamp, Prospect Media shared.
Louisville offensive lineman Mahamane Moussa received a Chiefs minicamp invite, per D1 Training.
UCLA offensive tackle Rueben Unije got invited to Chiefs minicamp, per Hummer.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that Florida State offensive tackle Micah Pettus has accepted an invitation to Chiefs rookie minicamp.
TCU QB Ken Seals is attending Chiefs minicamp, the team announced.
Tulane tight end Johnny Pascuzzi was invited to Chiefs rookie minicamp, according to Patrick Harkness.
ASU defensive lineman Jacob Rich Kongaika was invited to Chiefs minicamp, he posted.
UCLA running back Anthony Frias II has accepted a Chiefs minicamp invite, per the Turlock Journal.
Indiana Football shared that offensive lineman Kahlil Benson received a minicamp invitation.
Kentucky guard Josh Braun earned a minicamp invite, via Jared Southers.

Who Did the Chiefs Select in the 2026 NFL Draft? Full List

Below is a complete recap of the Chiefs' 2026 NFL Draft class.

Round 1, Pick No. 6: Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU)

Following the losses of Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to the Los Angeles Rams, the Chiefs needed an injection of talent at the cornerback spot.

Moving up for LSU's Mansoor Delane sent a shockwave through the Kingdom, but Kansas City is confident that he'll be a lockdown stopper for the next half-decade or longer.

Round 1, Pick No. 29: Peter Woods (DT, Clemson)

The Chiefs' patience after the trade-up panned out, as they landed a player with talent that surpasses his draft slot. Clemson's Peter Woods is an intriguing bet on upside at the defensive tackle spot, mainly thanks to his run defense and supreme flashes.

An inconsistent 2025 campaign and a questionable pre-draft process pushed Woods down the board, but this is a good draft pick.

Round 2, Pick No. 40: R Mason Thomas (EDGE, Oklahoma)

The selection of Oklahoma edge rusher R Mason Thomas could go down as one of the biggest surprises in recent Chiefs draft memory. He's an undersized, bendy defensive end, which isn't what coordinator Steve Spagnuolo typically prefers.

Nevertheless, Thomas plays the run better than he should for his frame and (lack of) length. He also offers a pass-rushing profile Kansas City misses in its arsenal. Development-pending, this is a fun add.

Round 4, Pick No. 109: Jadon Canady (CB, Oregon)

Already having acquired a boundary cornerback in Delane to kick things off, the Chiefs went for more of an interior option to open their Day 3 draft sequence.

Oregon's Jadon Canady is a small corner, yet he plays with a bit of a mean streak and posted some tremendous coverage statistics. He also has the ability to play some safety if needed, which isn't being ruled out early on.

Round 5, Pick No. 161: Emmett Johnson (RB, Nebraska)

Many viewed Nebraska halfback Emmett Johnson as a potential third-round pick for much of the draft process, then he fell a bit flat at the combine. That proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Chiefs, who were able to remain mostly patient and snag him at 161 after a small trade-up.

Johnson is a plus runner with adequate long speed. His lateral agility is an interesting trait, as is his profile as a pass catcher. This was a bit of a luxury pick by Kansas City, albeit one that couldn't be passed on given the value.

Round 5, Pick No. 176: Cyrus Allen (WR, Cincinnati)

Similar to the Canady pick, Allen may not have even been on some teams' boards due to his frame and subpar length. The Chiefs are throwing caution to the wind in that regard this year, and they could be all the better for it.

Allen profiles as an end-of-depth-chart slot receiver, but his football IQ and explosiveness are fascinating. Additionally, there's a path to him playing a role on special teams.

Round 7, Pick No. 249: Garrett Nussmeier (QB, LSU)

The elephant in the room for some is the health of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but it'd be foolish to tie that in. This is strictly a developmental pick that can save the Chiefs some money in 2027-2029 if Nussmeier turns into a legitimate backup in the pros.

For an end-of-draft selection, the odds of someone at a similar position turning into a year-one contributor are remarkably low. Adding Nussmeier is a long-term play — and a fine one, at that.

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