Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Rookie Class — Dynasty Fantasy Grades

Kansas City Chiefs drafted 7 2026 rookies at fantasy-relevant positions (QB, RB, TE, WR). This page tracks each Kansas City Chiefs rookie's dynasty value through three lenses: NFL draft capital, team opportunity (vacated production, depth-chart situation, scheme tendencies), and consensus dynasty ADP across tracked mock and real rookie drafts. Kansas City Chiefs enter 2026 with 30 vacated targets — a real opportunity for a rookie receiver to step into immediate volume. Click any player for the full evidence wall: combine, college production, scouting verdict, and projected role.

KC 2026 Rookies

Player Pos School NFL Pick Dynasty ADP
RBJaydn Ott RB Oklahoma 45.2
WRJeff Caldwell WR Cincinnati 49.5
TEJohn Michael Gyllenborg TE Wyoming 61.8
RBTerion Stewart RB Virginia Tech 68.6
RBEmmett Johnson RB Nebraska R5 #161 14.5
WRCyrus Allen WR Cincinnati R5 #176 44.3
QBGarrett Nussmeier QB LSU R7 #249 30.9

KC Team Context

Scheme: spread
Pass rate: 60%
Rush rate: 40%
Vacated targets: 30
Vacated carries: 15
OL rank: #12
Depth chart by position
  • QB: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • RB: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1
  • WR: depth role — rookie competes for rotational reps
  • TE: set at the position — rookie likely buried Year 1

Pick #9 and #29. Signed Kenneth Walker III ($45M RB), Justin Fields (via trade). Lost Pacheco, Hunt, Marquise Brown, JuJu. Kelce extended but aging. Mahomes still elite. 6-11.