2026 KC Chiefs Projected Offensive Starters Pre-Draft

NFL West Coast passing scheme, and zone running scheme, mixed in with college option, misdirection plays, and spread offense. Every team has 11 players on the field at one time. How many at each position varies due to the situation.

QB: Patrick Mahomes
RB1: Kenneth Walker (goal line and short-yardage Running Back)
RB2: Brashard Smith (our pass receiving Running Back)
WR1: Xavier Worthy
WR2: Tyquan Thornton
WR3: Rashee Rice
WR4: Jalen Royals
WR5: Jason Brownlee
WR6: Nikko Remigio
TE1: Travis Kelce
TE2: Noah Gray
LT:  Josh Simmons
LG: Kingsley Suamataia
OC: Creed Humphrey
RG: Trey Smith
RT: Jaylon Moore
 
As you can see because we were very mediocre last year, there have been some major changes. Especially, on the Offensive Line. I like the starters, but there’s just not much depth across the board on the offense.
 
I wouldn’t be surprised if we draft everything, except Running Back and Quarterback.
 
I also figured out why ever since 2013 when Andy Reid got to Kansas City, we always have 4 Tight Ends on the roster when most teams only have 3. Our 1^st 3 Tight Ends are usually glorified pass receivers, and don’t play in tight to the offensive line. The 4^th Tight End is usually the blocking Tight End. On most other teams, traditionally the 2^nd Tight End is usually the blocking Tight End.