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Kansas City Chiefs draft picks, grades for selections in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting at No. 6 and No. 29. They aim to address immediate needs in cornerback, edge rusher, and possibly a pass catcher.
Key points
- Kansas City Chiefs have two first-round picks in 2026 NFL Draft
- Chiefs will pick at No. 6 and 29 overall
- The 29th pick was acquired from the Rams in a trade
- Immediate needs include cornerback and edge rusher
- Possibility of selecting a pass catcher in the first two days
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The Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2026 NFL Draft with two first-round picks and a chance to remake a roster that missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
Kansas City will pick at No. 6 and 29 overall, picking up the latter pick in a trade with the Rams with Trent McDuffie heading to LA.
Cornerback and edge rusher are immediate needs, and don't rule out a pass catcher (again) in the first two days.
Here's the Chiefs' picks, selections and grades for the NFL Draft.
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Kansas City Chiefs NFL Draft picks
1st round, No. 6 overall (from Cleveland) | Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
- Instant grade: B
- Analysis: This is a few picks higher than most considered Delane to land, but KC had to get a starting cornerback tonight. Delane makes plays on the ball and is happy to play physical.
TRADE: Kansas City traded the Nos. 9, 74 and 148 overall picks to Cleveland for the No. 6 pick, per ESPN.
1st round, No. 29 overall (from LA Rams) |
2nd round, No. 40 overall |
Q&A
What are the Kansas City Chiefs' draft picks for the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Chiefs will select at No. 6 and No. 29 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Why did the Kansas City Chiefs acquire a second first-round pick?
The Chiefs obtained the No. 29 pick through a trade with the Los Angeles Rams involving Trent McDuffie.
What positions do the Kansas City Chiefs need to address in the draft?
The Chiefs have immediate needs in cornerback and edge rusher, and may also consider a pass catcher.
