Overview
- In Yahoo Sports’ Pride of Detroit community mock, commenter sprtn66 selected Caleb Downs for Kansas City with the ninth pick.
- The Chiefs hold the No. 9 slot after a 6-11 season in 2025 that left major work across the roster.
- The mock drafter pointed to losses at cornerback, noting Trent McDuffie and Jaylon Watson left for the Rams, and flagged thin depth at edge rusher behind George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte.
- Other needs cited included right tackle, linebacker, and safety after Bryan Cook and Leo Chanel departed in free agency, plus the absence of a true X receiver.
- With top targets gone earlier in the mock, the choice came down to Sonny Styles or Downs, and the pick leaned on Downs’ versatility as a day-one starter who can play in the box, two-high looks, nickel coverage, and blitz.