Jason Burgos
A new report about a potential Kansas City Chiefs NFL Draft target is bad news for long-time fans hoping for the return of team great Tyreek Hill.
The Chiefs didn’t want to lose Hill following the 2021 season. After making him the 165th pick in the 2016 draft, they developed the speedster into one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the NFL. And during his six seasons in Kansas City, Hill was a Pro Bowler every year and posted four seasons with over 1,000 yards receiving.
However, with great success comes big paydays, and the team’s roster building didn’t work by having the highest-paid pass catcher in the game. So they chose to ship him off to the Miami Dolphins before the 2022 season for an impressive return of five draft picks, including a first-rounder.
Yet, the Chiefs’ passing attack has never been the same since Hill left. That is why, when he was cut by the Dolphins this offseason, many longtime KC fans began to hope for a return of the greatest receiver in team history. But a new report on Wednesday suggests the franchise may be looking for a WR1 in the draft.
Kansas City Chiefs to meet with Carnell Tate
ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi reported Wednesday that top wide receiver prospect Carnell Tate has upcoming meetings set with the Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, and Kansas City Chiefs.
The Chiefs have the ninth overall pick in April, and there is a real chance that the Ohio State pass catcher falls to them. The junior had a breakout year in 2025 as he tallied 51 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns. To many draft experts, he is the best player at his position in 2026.
If the Chiefs select Tate next month, it would make it extremely unlikely that they would then sign Hill in NFL free agency.
