Chiefs selected Cincinnati WR Cyrus Allen with the No. 176 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

25 April 2026

Allen (5’11/180) played for three schools in four years, finishing his college career with 51 receptions for 674 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025 at Cincinnati, adding seven carries for 20 yards. He began at Louisiana Tech, tallying his college career-best 778 receiving yards with the Bulldogs as a sophomore. After a junior year stint at Texas A&M saw low usage, he transferred to Cincinnati and led the Bearcats in receiving. Though Allen has a smaller frame, he is quick at getting open and is shifty in open space. His draft stock rose further after a crisp route-running display at the Senior Bowl. Allen can compete for a wide receiver depth spot as a later-round pick.