1. Jaylen Watson
Kansas City Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach must do everything in his power to keep Jaylen Watson from leaving as a free agent. Cornerback is one of the game’s most important positions, and Watson might be the league’s best CB2. The former seventh-round pick first earned a starting job in 2024 following L’Jarius Sneed’s departure, and the 2025 season proved his strong performance wasn’t a one-year fluke.
As of this posting, Watson ranks 12th in the NFL with a 74.9 PFF grade. There simply aren’t enough good cornerbacks to go around, and Watson could break the bank if he actually reaches the open market. The Chiefs haven’t shied away from using the franchise tag in the past, so don’t be surprised if they use it to keep Watson away from free agency.
