Tracking the picks the Chiefs make in exchange for the traded Trent McDuffie

Who did the Chiefs draft with the picks acquired in the 2026 NFL Draft?

The Chiefs pick 29th overall and we will update when they make the pick. This article was published during the first round, and we will update when the picks are used in the fifth and sixth rounds.

**How did Trent McDuffie play in 2025?**

In his fourth season with the Chiefs, McDuffie missed out on the Pro Bowl and an All-Pro selection, as he played in just 13 games while dealing with injury. Still, he had 63 tackles, seven pass breakups, and an interception, according to Pro Football Reference. While the counting stats may not have jumped off the page, McDuffie was still quite effective as a press coverage defender until his season was cut short during Week 14. Now, he’ll be entering his prime, but on a new team.

**How did the Chiefs perform in the Trent McDuffie trade?**

This is a gamble by the Chiefs, who will have to rely on their draft expertise to make a big selection at No. 29. This pick will likely define the trade, but the Chiefs made the decision not to hand McDuffie a huge four-year, $124 million contract. Kansas City has developed cornerback talent well, and they’ll have to do so again after losing both McDuffie and Jaylen Watson this offseason. The key part, as mentioned above, is drafting. They need more production from their first-round picks, and they’ve got a big chance with two first-rounders in this draft.