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Kansas City Chiefs Draft

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; LSU Tigers defensive back Mansoor Delane poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Instant Chiefs draft grades reveal clear hits and lingering questions

Matthew Chabot

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Apr 25, 2026

Chiefs throw curveball with unexpected Garrett Nussmeier selection

Matt Conner

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Apr 25, 2026

Chiefs' Emmett Johnson pick could end Brashard Smith experiment

Scott Loring

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Apr 25, 2026

Nebraska expert says exactly what Chiefs fans wanted to hear about Emmett Johnson

Leigh Oleszczak

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Apr 25, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American wide receiver Cyrus Allen (13) of Cincinnati grabs a pass with American cornerback Ephesians Prysock (21) of Washington defending during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Chiefs add Big 12 touchdown leader Cyrus Allen in fifth round

Matt Conner

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Apr 25, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chiefs continue backfield reinvention with Emmett Johnson draft choice

Matt Conner

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Apr 25, 2026

Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears guard Joe Thuney (62) celebrates the Bears win against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Joe Thuney trade pick finally lands after wild four-team journey

Matt Conner

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Apr 25, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell (9) applies pressure during the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Chiefs passed on hometown prospect one pick before Bengals took him

Matt Conner

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Apr 25, 2026

Oregon defensive back Jadon Canady competes in the 40-yard dash during Oregon Pro Day on March 17, 2026, at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene, Oregon.

Chiefs keep loading up on defense with Jadon Canady pick in fourth round

Matt Conner

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Apr 25, 2026

Jermod McCoy runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.

Chiefs' history with risky picks could make Jermod McCoy tempting

Matt Conner

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Apr 25, 2026

The 2026 NFL Draft Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chiefs' bold draft trade made Day 2 painful to watch as targets slipped away

Bransen Gibson

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Apr 25, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) reacts after recording a sack during the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Sooners expert's reaction to R Mason Thomas will fire up Chiefs fans

Leigh Oleszczak

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Apr 25, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Dakota State wideout Bryce Lance (WO26) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chiefs loaded Day 3 board offers chance to strike draft gold

Matthew Chabot

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Apr 25, 2026

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; LSU Tigers defensive back Mansoor Delane is introduced before the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mansoor Delane admits Chiefs call brought overwhelming emotions

Matt Conner

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Apr 25, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oklahoma defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (DL60) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chiefs' draft leaves Skip Bayless furious and impressed at same time

Leigh Oleszczak

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Apr 24, 2026

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jamarion Miller (26) runs beside Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) during a first-round College Football Playoff game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Alabama won 34-24.

Chiefs took calculated risk on R Mason Thomas to fix pass rush

Matthew Chabot

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Apr 24, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

R Mason Thomas pick shows Chiefs aren't done rebuilding defense

Matt Conner

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Apr 24, 2026

New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) runs out of the tunnel during a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025.

Kayvon Thibodeaux trade rumors create fascinating option for Chiefs defense

Matt Conner

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Apr 24, 2026

Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Clark Hunt, CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, is seen prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Clark Hunt confirms Brett Veach had Chiefs' draft plan mapped out weeks ago

Matt Conner

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Apr 24, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid

Chiefs' focus seems clear in Day 2 mock draft roundup (but there is one outlier)

Luke Norris

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Apr 24, 2026

LSU Tigers defensive back Mansoor Delane poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft

Chiefs' bold draft gamble for Mansoor Delane earns conflicting grades

Luke Norris

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Apr 24, 2026

Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Chiefs still facing 3 glaring needs after aggressive first round

Braden Holecek

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Apr 24, 2026

Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Peter Woods falling to Chiefs at 29 feels like draft night robbery

Matthew Chabot

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Apr 24, 2026

Clemson Tiger now Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Peter Woods. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Chiefs' offseason moves just made Chris Jones the biggest winner yet

Bransen Gibson

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Apr 24, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Keionte Scott (0) reacts in the first half during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Chiefs staring at stacked Day 2 board filled with impact weapons

Matthew Chabot

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Apr 24, 2026

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Brett Veach just proved nobody understood Chiefs draft plans

Matt Conner

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Apr 24, 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) warms up prior to the game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images

Chiefs' latest pick helps lessen the ache of blockbuster Trent McDuffie trade

Matt Conner

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Apr 23, 2026

Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Peter Woods gives Chris Jones the interior help Chiefs badly needed

Matt Conner

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Apr 23, 2026

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