Underappreciated Chiefs draft pick could be counting down his final days in K.C.

Fansided | February 14, 2026

Mike Danna has been one of the best draft stories in recent Chiefs' history, but his career in Kansas City might be nearing its end.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Being overlooked and underappreciated is nothing new for Mike Danna. Even before he entered the league as the Kansas City Chiefs' fifth-round choice in the 2020 NFL Draft, Danna was being pegged as a potential undrafted free agent who would have to fight for a chance to stand out at the next level.