Kansas City Chiefs evaluate Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone for future draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs are monitoring Oklahoma defensive tackle David Stone as a potential target for the 2027 NFL Draft. The team is looking toward future defensive line depth as Chris Jones enters his age 32 season. Stone demonstrates high-level physical traits, including significant arm length and raw power that allow him to generate pressure and shed blocks across multiple positions. While evaluators note his current lack of technical development and occasional discipline issues in run defense, his physical potential remains among the best in his draft class. The Oklahoma defender faces a challenge this Saturday when the Sooners meet Michigan. This matchup provides an opportunity for NFL scouts to observe how Stone handles high-level competition in the trenches.
- •David Stone plays across the defensive line for the Oklahoma Sooners.
- •Scouts highlight Stone for his raw physical tools and effective use of arm length.
- •Technical improvement and gap discipline remain areas of focus for the defensive tackle.
- •The Sooners face Michigan in a game scheduled for noon on Saturday, September 12.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs scouting report: Oklahoma Sooners DT David Stone
"Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle David Stone projects as one of the top prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft that the Kansas City Chiefs could target.
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