The last time the Kansas City Chiefs took the field, they suffered a devastating loss in the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Kansas City will strive to do everything possible to return to the Super Bowl this season and for years to come.

One reason the Chiefs have been so successful over the past few years is that they have been able to hit on numerous draft picks. Although the 2025 season hasn’t occurred yet, Kansas City may be looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft.

Matt Miller from ESPN has the Chiefs taking Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman in a new 2026 mock draft.

“The upcoming season will be key for young Chiefs safeties Jaden Hicks and Chamarri Conner, who have each shown promise but haven’t emerged as consistent starters,” Miller wrote. “That could open the door for Kansas City to select Thieneman, who intercepted six passes at Purdue in 2023 and racked up 104 tackles last season. He transferred to Oregon, where he’ll be able to play both deep and box safety in Dan Lanning’s pro-style defense. His size (6-foot, 207 pounds) and playmaking instincts should allow him to thrive with the Ducks.”

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Thieneman has seven career interceptions and could improve that number this year by playing for one of the best defenses in the country.

Kansas City should draft Thieneman if he falls to them next season, as he could help transform the defense.

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