We are just two days away from the Kansas City Chiefs giving their roster an infusion of young talent through the 2026 NFL Draft.
They own nine selections in total, with four coming in the top 75. Two of those picks will be made during the first round on Thursday night. On Friday night, one will be made in round two, and the other in round three.
Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Honor Member Bill Maas to Announce Day 2 Draft Pick
It is a tradition for teams to choose a legendary player to announce one or more of their draft picks. This takes place on Day 2, in either round two or three. Maas, who was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Honor in 2025, will do the honors for Kansas City.
Here is a description of Maas’ tenure with the Chiefs, via the team’s official website.
“Bill Maas spent nine years of his 10-year career in Kansas City (1984-92), appearing in 116 games (111 starts), which is the most by any nose tackle in franchise history. He helped the Chiefs clinch the playoffs in 1986, 1990, 1991 and 1992. Maas was named to the PFW/PFWA All-Rookie Team and was selected as the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1984 after recording 43 tackles (29 solo), 5.0 sacks and four passes defensed. The two-time NFL Pro Bowler (1986-87) tallied 409 tackles (261 solo), 40.0 sacks, 13 passes defensed and eight fumble recoveries throughout his career, including the one season that he played in Green Bay (1993).
“Maas entered the NFL as the fifth overall selection by Kansas City in the 1984 NFL Draft following a collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned first-team All-American honors in 1982 despite not playing organized football until his freshman year of high school. Over the course of his collegiate career, he was a two-time All-American defensive end and also received Academic All-American recognition. In Kansas City, Maas took the field with a plethora of Chiefs Hall of Famers including Art Still, Gary Spani, Neil Smith and the all-time Chiefs sack leader Derrick Thomas. Maas was a part of a Chiefs defense that ranked among the top eight in the NFL from 1989 and 1991 alongside fellow Chiefs Hall of Famers Deron Cherry, Albert Lewis and Kevin Ross. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.”
After retiring from the NFL, Maas spent 12 years broadcasting NFL games for Fox Sports. He is active in various local media outlets, and is a member of the Kansas City Ambassadors. Maas has also built a successful career in commercial real estate.
Chiefs’ First 4 Draft Picks Could Make Immediate Impact in 2026
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The Chiefs could go a variety of different directions with each of their first four draft picks. Among their top needs are edge rusher, cornerback, wide receiver, and offensive tackle. They could double-dip at some positions, particularly at EDGE.
Other positions Kansas City could potentially address with those selections include tight end, linebacker, and safety. Regardless of how it ends up, if the Chiefs hit those picks, they will have a great chance to return to elite form in 2026.
Chiefs Hall of Honor Member Chosen to Announce Day 2 Draft Pick