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Kansas City Chiefs
7 total picks · 3 CB · 2 DT · 1 EDGE · 1 S
Chiefs' 2026 draft class focused on CB and DT — an attempt to address roster priorities with a mix of immediate starters and long-term developmental bets. Read each report below for our take on fit, role, and fantasy implications.
R1 · Pick 6CB
MD
Mansoor Delane
KC·LSU
Strengths
- Elite ball production through two SEC seasons
- Press-man technique is NFL-ready
- Mirrors stems out of breaks
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R1 · Pick 29DT
PW
Peter Woods
KC·Clemson
Strengths
- Plus anchor at the point of attack
- Disruptive interior presence at Clemson
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R2 · Pick 40EDGE
RT
R Mason Thomas
KC·Oklahoma
Strengths
- Plus first-step explosion
- Productive at Oklahoma with multi-year sack output
- Plus motor and pursuit
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R4 · Pick 109CB
JC
Jadon Canady
KC·Oregon
Strengths
- Refined zone instincts
- Productive at Oregon with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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R5 · Pick 149S
KR
Kamari Ramsey
KC·USC
Strengths
- Reliable downhill tackler
- Versatile box/deep usage at USC
- Smart pre-snap diagnoser
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R6 · Pick 189DT
AC
Alfred Collins
KC·Texas
Strengths
- Two-gap run defender
- Disruptive interior presence at Texas
- Active hands as a pass rusher
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R7 · Pick 229CB
RW
Ryan Watts
KC·Texas
Strengths
- Refined zone instincts
- Productive at Texas with multiple PBUs
- Plus competitiveness at the catch point
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