Round 7 (Pick 226) - Tim Smith, Defensive Lineman, Alabama
Tim Smith is one of the more veteran defensive linemen, who plays with intelligence and consistency. The Chiefs will need a consistent guy who can be a rotation defensive lineman for them going forward, and Smith is able to do that.
Smith has spent the last five years of his football career playing for Alabama, and while his impact is not reflected by the stat sheet, he was a consistent contributor in every game he played. While he only posted 6.5 sacks in his college career, Smith was an anchor and a leader for one of the best defenses in the nation. He is a quality run stuffer who also has a great feel for the game and finds ways to impact the game in any way he can.
Coming to Kansas City, Smith is all but a lock to make the roster and play a rotation role on the defensive line. The Chiefs need a do-it-all type of guy, with Chris Jones, Jerry Tillery, and first-round pick Derrick Harmon getting most of the snaps, Smith provides reliable depth for the Chiefs over the next few seasons.
Round 7 (Pick 251) - O'Donnell Fortune, Cornerback, South Carolina
I included Fortune in my last mock draft for the Chiefs at the exact same pick, and I am sticking with it. I love the skill set Fortune will bring to the NFL, and I think he will be a capable starter on the boundary in the NFL with the right coaches. The Chiefs have been successful in the past with late-round corners, and I think Fortune could continue that trend. Here is what I said about him a little over a week ago:
"Fortune quickly caught my eye when watching film of South Carolina's stacked defensive line, and he continued to make plays and became a rapid riser on my draft board over the last three months. He is an impressive athlete who can do it all on the outside, with great length and ball skills to attack and make plays for his team. The Chiefs love these long athletic corners who they can get on day 3 and mold into their defensive scheme, and Fortune is just that.
The Chiefs have had so much success in the later rounds drafting corners, that it should almost be rule of law for them to draft one on Day Three. With Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams likely hitting free agency in 2026, the Chiefs will need corners for the future. Trent McDuffie is one of the best corners in football, but in order for him to be effective, the team will need solid corners around him.
If Kansas City is going to add a corner to help bolster its secondary, it should take a chance on one of its three seventh-round picks. Fortune would be a great fit for the Chiefs and has the potential to be a full-time contributor for the next several seasons if he develops the way I think he can."
As we get closer to draft weekend, I have similar feelings, and I think Fortune would be a great pickup for the Chiefs with one of their seventh-round picks.
Round 7 (Pick 257) - Theo Wease, Wide Receiver, Missouri
Maybe not the Missouri receiver that fans were hoping for, Theo Wease becomes Mr. Irrelevant in this year's draft class with a chance to earn a roster spot straight out of training camp. Wease was in attendance for the Chiefs' 53-man local pro day and was someone that I mentioned as someone to watch in my article about the top players working out for scouts earlier this month.
Despite being slightly overshadowed by his teammate, and first-round prospect Luther Burden, Wease made a name for himself after transferring to Missouri in 2023. Wease committed to Oklahoma out of high school, where he spent the first three years of his career. But after missing all of the 2021 season with a foot injury as well as a limited role in 2022, he elected to transfer.
Wease took a step up in his last two years at Missouri and looked like the receiver he was pre-injury. Over his last two seasons, Wease posted over 1500 yards and 109 receptions, proving to be a skilled and reliable outside receiver who can impact the game in a variety of ways.
Wease may not stand out with his production or athleticism, but his consistency and reliable hands will make him a good depth option in the NFL. He will have to compete for a roster spot, but the Chiefs will stop Wease from becoming a UDFA and give him a chance to earn his role going forward.