Matt Verderame · Jun 19, 2026
Matt ranked the Chiefs' position groups (corner 5th, DT 4th, TE 3rd, RB 2nd, OL 1st) and along the way predicted rookie corner Mansoor Delane would be a Pro Bowl-level player immediately, called Chris Jones a top-three defensive tackle and likely All-Pro, Travis Kelce still a top-five tight end, and Kenneth Walker a top-10 running back. He also expects Brendan Sorsby to be taken in the third or fourth round of the supplemental draft.
“I think he will be a Pro Bowl level player immediately.”
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Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Positional FinishesChris JonesKansas City ChiefsJun 19, 2026
Chris Jones to finish top 3 at his position, by sacks
“Chris Jones is still a top, what, three defensive tackle on football if he's not even the best.”
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Chris Jones to make All-Pro
“I don't think anybody be stunned if he's all pro this year. Nobody would be like, wow. I can't believe Chris Jones made it.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Travis Kelce to finish top 5 at his position, by receiving yards
“it's Travis Kalceane. And he's still top five in the league.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 10 at his position, by rushing yards
“I think Walker is a top 10 ish back.”
Too vague to check — we could not tell what would count as right.
- Mock Draft PicksBrendan SorsbyJun 19, 2026
Brendan Sorsby to be picked “third to fourth round pick” (picks 97–140)
“I would expect that he'll be drafted. And I think he's probably a third to fourth round pick, somewhere in there.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
R Mason Thomas to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think our Mason Thomas might be the guy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Mansoor Delane to make Pro Bowl
“I think he's going to be a star right away. I think he will be a Pro Bowl level player immediately.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.