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Chiefs trade for No. 29, select DT Peter Woods.

4/24/2026

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Chiefs Draft Woods

The Kansas City Chiefs selected defensive tackle Peter Woods at No. 29 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Woods, a Clemson starter, recorded 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two passes defensed in 2025.
The Chiefs acquired No. 29 selection from Los Angeles Rams in the trade that sent cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles.
Arrowhead Pride fans voted 432 for Woods and 570 for No. 6 cornerback Mansoor Delane.

Summary

Chiefs Draft Jones

The Chiefs traded their 28th-overall pick to the 49ers for picks 37, 105 and 178 and selected Chris Jones at No. 37.
General Manager John Dorsey approved the trade despite most executives favoring Robert Nkemdiche.
Jones said on the 2023 New Heights podcast that he celebrated his draft night by hugging Commissioner Goodell and joked about wearing boxer shorts as combine tights.

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Historical Context

In 2016, the Los Angeles Rams traded multiple draft picks, including a 2016 first-rounder and two future first-rounders, to select quarterback Jared Goff first overall. This aggressive strategy reflects a growing trend in the NFL, where teams prioritize immediate impact players, reshaping team dynamics and influencing long-term performance and fan engagement, similar to recent trades by the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Chiefs Draft Woods

The Kansas City Chiefs selected defensive tackle Peter Woods at No. 29 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Woods, a Clemson starter, recorded 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two passes defensed in 2025.
The Chiefs acquired No. 29 selection from Los Angeles Rams in the trade that sent cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles.
Arrowhead Pride fans voted 432 for Woods and 570 for No. 6 cornerback Mansoor Delane.

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