Chiefs draft LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green in mock selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs are projected to select LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green with the No. 25 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, according to Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling. Green, who earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2025, caught 33 passes for 433 yards and seven touchdowns. Analysts suggest this pick could address the potential retirement of veteran Travis Kelce after the 2026 season. Green’s athleticism and size position him as an exciting addition to the Chiefs' offense, benefiting quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The mock draft speculation highlights the growing discussion around the upcoming draft set for April.
- •Trey'Dez Green has a standout 2025 season with LSU.
- •Mock draft projects Chiefs selecting Green in April.
- •Green is considered a potential replacement for Travis Kelce.
- •Analysts highlight Green's athleticism and size as assets.
- •Chiefs currently discussing draft strategies ahead of 2027 NFL Draft.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs select All-SEC star with first-round pick in latest mock draft
"In a recent mock, Athlon Sports draft expert Luke Easterling had the Chiefs taking LSU star Trey'Dez Green in Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft.
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