Why Chiefs Can't Let Offseason Expire Without Playmakers Added

Jacob Infante writes for Pro Football Sports Network , and he put out his own 2026 NFL mock draft after it was announced that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore would not be declaring for the NFL draft. That doesn't mean much to the Chiefs, as they're still predicted to select Jeremiyah Love with the ninth overall pick.

"Excluding positional value, I’d argue Jeremiyah Love is at least a top-five player in the 2026 NFL Draft. Still, he’s an explosive runner who combines sound decision-making between the tackles with elite speed, quick feet, and the ability to change direction, along with toughness that shows up both in the run game and as a receiver after the catch", said Infante.

Why the Chiefs should draft Love is simple: he's one of the most complete running back prospects the Chiefs have had a chance at drafting in a long time. I believe this is the perfect time for the Chiefs to buy into their offense, given how they only won six games in 2025, and the majority of their losses were by one score.

If the Chiefs had just that much more playmaking and offensive juice, they wouldn't be at home watching the playoffs unfold right now. As well, Mahomes' ACL tear threatens to limit his effectiveness as a rusher, and he led the team in rushing multiple times this season.

Andy Reid and the rest of the Chiefs' front office have a simple decision on their hands. Their offense has playmakers in Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, but even they weren't as reliable this season. Love gives them a no-nonsense playmaker who's a monster after the ball touches his hands.

What makes this an even better pairing is that he isn't strictly a three-down rusher. Mahomes can target him in the flat, or he can run a route. I hope whoever comes in for the Chiefs' offensive coordinator position uses him creatively, and not just on screen passes.