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Kanas City Chiefs urged to trade up in first round of 2026 NFL Draft
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The Kansas City Chiefs hold the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and are being encouraged to trade up to secure a top player. ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggests they could combine their two first-round picks to make this move.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have a top ten pick in the NFL Draft for the first time in over a decade, as they currently possess the No. 9 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 draft.
But, they're being urged to move up even higher.
Chiefs urged to trade up from No. 9 in 2026 NFL Draft
ESPN's Bill Barnwell thinks that the Chiefs should package their two first round picks (Nos. 9 and 29) to move up and land one of the draft's most premier players.
“At No. 9, the Chiefs could stay put and hope that one of those players at premium positions like wide receiver or edge rusher fall to them. Armed with extra draft capital from the Trent McDuffie trade, though, this might be an opportunity for general manager Brett Veach to go big,” Barnwell wrote.
“I wouldn't want to sacrifice that No. 29 pick altogether, but if the Chiefs can use that along with No. 9 to move up and then land another Day 2 pick as part of a deal, it might give them a chance at the sort of pass-rushing prospect they wouldn't normally see at the bottom of Round 1, such as Texas Tech's David Bailey.”
Bailey would be an excellent pick for the Chiefs at a major area of need. His addition could immediately help to bolster an aging defensive line. Moving up could also ensure the Chiefs of an opportunity to land a premier pass-catcher like Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon or Jordyn Tyson.
The Chiefs might not have another pick this high any time again in the near future, so it's important that they nail this one. If trying to trade up is the best way to maximize the pick, then it's something they should pursue.
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Q&A
Why are the Kansas City Chiefs considering a trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Chiefs are urged to trade up to secure a premier player, as they currently hold the No. 9 overall pick.
What picks do the Kansas City Chiefs have in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Chiefs have two first-round picks: No. 9 and No. 29.
Who suggested the Kansas City Chiefs should trade up in the draft?
ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggested that the Chiefs should package their picks to move up in the draft.