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Chiefs NFL draft grades for 2 first-round picks and a trad

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2026 7:29 am
by delmermollie
The had a busy Thursday night. They entered the 2026 NFL Draft with two first-round picks, and that's what they left it with. But in the proce s, they also made a trade to spice things up, too. Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods are the newest members of the Chiefs. They are pretty strong defensive talents to help Steve Spagnuolo. And the hope is obviously that they work out, and soon, because Kansas City Patrick Corbin Jersey wants to bounce back from a rough 6-11 season. 2026 NFL DRAFT HQ: | | Chiefs draft grade for Mansoor Delane The Chiefs traded up from No. 9 to No. 6 with the to snag the cornerback from LSU. , Vinnie Iyer, gives this pick an 'A' grade. "Cornerback is a huge need for Kansas City after moving on from Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams in the offseason," Iyer writes. "Delane compares well to McDuffie as a potential shutdown corner who can make a lot of plays on the ball with his big frame in coverage." BEST DRAFT NAMES: | | | Chiefs draft grade for Peter Woods The Chiefs stuck at the 29th pick, which they got from the for McDuffie, to take the DT from Clemson. Iyer liked this, too, giving it an 'A+' grade. "The Chiefs make another terrific defensive pick for a key need after landing Delane for the back end early," Iyer writes. "They needed extra inside pa s-rush juice to better support Chris Jones and Woods also offers a quick frame in getting the job done vs. the run." More NFL Draft news: Zach Brzykcy Jersey