Tracking who the Chiefs picked with the picks used to snag Trent McDuffie

Original terms of the Trent McDuffie trade between Rams and Chiefs

• Los Angeles Rams receive: CB Trent McDuffie
• Kansas City Chiefs receive: 2026 first-round pick (No. 29), 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 169), 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 210), and 2027 third-round pick

How did the Rams improve in the Trent McDuffie trade?

The Rams are quite used to dealing first-round picks in blockbuster deals, and this one’s no different. With the window around quarterback dwindling, this was a true all-in move, which we saw reinforced by ’s other offseason moves. Los Angeles didn’t stop with McDuffie in its secondary overhaul, signing fellow Chiefs cornerback in free agency to a three-year, $51 million deal. They also didn’t lose much in free agency, keeping quite the core intact for the 2026 season. McDuffie got a significant deal, averaging more than $30 million per season, and the Rams structure was interesting with the contract. The first two years are fully guaranteed ($50 million total), and McDuffie will have over a $30 million cap hit next year, while only having a $10.8 million cap hit in 2026. Is it worth it? Yes, if you have the team around that type of deal, and the Rams absolutely do. They’re prime contenders for another Super Bowl in 2026, and this trade was the cherry on top. They also hold their second and third-round picks in a draft where the middle rounds might be the strongest, so there should be quality talent there. The trade will come down to how much the Rams can capitalize on a talent like McDuffie on their team. But they’ve drafted well and positioned themselves to be in a big all-in spot for 2026, allowing them to make such a move.