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Chiefs trade up with Browns for Delane, select Woods.

4/24/2026

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Chiefs Trade Up

On 2026-04-24 the Chiefs traded up with Cleveland to select Mansoor Delane at No. 6, having 45 tackles and being a Jim Thorpe Award finalist.
The Chiefs gave No. 9, No. 74 and No. 148 to Cleveland, using the No. 29 pick to select tackle Peter Woods.
Woods recorded 30 tackles and earned AP All-American honors in 2025, prompting Andy Reid to say they filled defensive holes after trading Trent McDuffie and losing Jaylen Watson.

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Browns Draft Focus

Dave Merritt, the Chiefs’ secondary coach, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor domestic battery.
The Cleveland Browns’ losing seasons give them many options in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Cleveland’s front office is prioritizing offensive upgrades, focusing on the offensive line and wide receivers.
The Browns’ top draft target is offensive lineman Fano, ranked No. 5 overall by CBS analyst Mike Renner.

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Chiefs Draft Debate

Analysts graded the picks C- (Nate Christensen), D (Rocky Magana) and B (Kevin Star).
The grades triggered a fan poll that logged 488 votes and closed in three days.
Poll’s comment thread hit 75 replies, debating Chiefs’ need at wide receiver versus edge rusher.
Kansas City moved up for Delane despite Personnel director Veach’s comment that the cornerback class was deep, prompting critics to cite the team’s later-round cornerback value history.

History

Historical Context

Following a 2-14 season in 2011, the Indianapolis Colts secured the first overall pick in the 2012 draft and traded up, selecting quarterback Andrew Luck while surrendering several selections. Owner Jim Irsay’s approval of the move reflects the franchise’s history of aggressive draft-pick trades, a strategy that continues to shape NFL roster building.

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Chiefs Trade Up

On 2026-04-24 the Chiefs traded up with Cleveland to select Mansoor Delane at No. 6, having 45 tackles and being a Jim Thorpe Award finalist.
The Chiefs gave No. 9, No. 74 and No. 148 to Cleveland, using the No. 29 pick to select tackle Peter Woods.
Woods recorded 30 tackles and earned AP All-American honors in 2025, prompting Andy Reid to say they filled defensive holes after trading Trent McDuffie and losing Jaylen Watson.

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