Chiefs Finally Get Patrick Mahomes a True WR1 in New Mock Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs have not had a true No. 1 wide receiver since Tyreek Hill’s final season in 2021. For four years, the team relied on Travis Kelce to carry the passing game. However, that could soon change when the Chiefs select Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams with the 24th overall pick in the 2027 NFL draft, according to Bleacher Report’s latest mock draft.

Coleman-Williams, according to scout Dame Parson, is dynamic with reliable top-end speed and a good route-runner who can separate from defenders and force missed tackles after catches. His playmaking will be welcomed by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, as long as he can improve his concentration. Coleman-Williams had a standout freshman season in 2024, catching 48 passes for 856 yards and 8 touchdowns, putting him in the conversation for the top freshman receiver in the nation.

While he had a slight drop-off in 2025 (49 catches, 689 yards, and 4 TDs), scouts expect big things from him in 2026, as he is likely to be the Tide’s starting QB alongside star quarterback Keelon Russell. If the Chiefs draft Coleman-Williams, he would immediately become the most talented receiver on the roster, surpassing Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.

Rice had flashes as a rookie in 2023, but his off-the-field issues halted any momentum. Worthy is a solid speedster and would excel as a No. 2 receiver, catching screens and turning them for big yardage or catching quick strikes near the line of scrimmage. However, he is not built to handle the workload of a No. 1 receiver. The rest of Kansas City's WR room, consisting of Cyrus Allen, Jalen Royals, and Tyquan Thornton, are nothing more than third- and fourth-string depth options. Adding a weapon like Coleman-Williams would significantly help Mahomes return to his 2022 form.