Chiefs Mock Draft: Fano, Hood

0:00It's March 17th. Here's your NFL News in 2 Minutes. Subscribe to Stay Locked in All Season. NFL Free Agency is in the rearview mirror, and football fans are counting down to the 2026 draft, which kicks off Thursday, April 23rd. The Kansas City Chiefs sit high on many mod draft boards with prime picks. In Daniel Jeremiah's mod draft 3.0 from NFL.com, they target offensive lineman Spencer Fano from Utah at pick number 9, and cornerback Colton Hood from Tennessee at number 29 via the Rams. Fano, a junior out of Utah, brings immediate starter potential at right tackle. He locked clean pass blocking last season with 0-sacks or hits allowed over hundreds of snaps. The Chiefs have a scouting edge too. Thanks to coach Andy Reed's ties to Utah staff. That said, Fano's arm length measures a bit shorter than the long arm tackles Kansas City has favored in recent years. Analysts wonder if they'll overlook it for his proven skills,

1:01especially since he might slide inside to guard down the line. Meanwhile, Hood stands out as a complete corner at just 21 years old. The red shirt soft more flashed elite athleticism at the combine with a 4.4440 yard dash plus top jumps in vertical and broad. He locked down receivers and coverage for Tennessee. Hood also tackles well, racking up keystops against the run. He could plug a gap in the Chiefs rebuilding secondary right away, making these mocks a fresh boost for Kansas City's offense and defense as the real. Draft approaches. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.