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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass the ball against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The Kansas City Chiefs had some uncharacteristic struggles on offense last season as the team’s receivers underperformed and opposing defenses increased the pressure on quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
They could address that in a big way this week, with one insider predicting they’ll land a wide receiver who was favorably compared to Justin Jefferson.
Chiefs Predicted to Give Offense Major Boost
In his mock draft published on Thursday, SI.com insider Albert Breer predicted the Chiefs would use the No. 9 overall pick on Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
Breer noted that the team might consider linebackers Arvell Reese or Sonny Styles if they’re still on the board, as well as offensive lineman Spencer Fano, but he expects them off the board. That paves the way for the Chiefs to take Tyson, who Breer said has star potential.
“The Chiefs could move up for a receiver, Reese or Styles, and have at least explored that,” Breer wrote. “I also believe Fano and Delane are among those they’d consider if things fall a certain way. But Tyson’s the guy here, and I’m having GM Brett Veach and Andy Reid taking him over Caleb Downs and Kenyon Sadiq as a real swing for the fences. A big guy who moves like a small guy, Tyson looks to some evaluators like Justin Jefferson on tape, with a little less ability to chew up yards after the catch.”
NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein noted that Tyson has been working with an NFL legend and made significant progress in becoming a stronger and more versatile receiver.
“Learning from Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward helped unlock Tyson’s production and elevated his draft stock,” Zierlein wrote. “He’s added size and improved his route running over the last two years, showing he can align at all three receiver spots.”
Nathan Dougherty is a sports reporter covering the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. Previously he wrote for the Rochester Business Journal and served as the assistant editor of athletic trade magazines Coaching Management, Athletic Management and Training & Conditioning. He is based out of Rochester, New York, and loves everything football. More about Nathan Dougherty