The latestChiefs 1st-Round Pick Peter Woods Hit With Tough Question From Draft Analyst | Heavy Sports
While appearing on “Up & Adams” with Kay Adams on Tuesday, The Athletic’s draft expert Brugler admitted that Woods is immensely talented, but wants to see more out of him.
“Peter Woods will be interesting because he has all the talent in the world,” Brugler said. “I just want to see it more. Why are you still a caterpillar and not yet a butterfly? That’s my question with Peter Woods. You do see the talent, and when you grade to the flashes, I understand why he was a first-round pick. Now it’s up to those coaches to get the most out of him. He actually had more rushing yards last year than he did (quarterback) pressures. That’s not exactly ideal for a defensive tackle.”
2026 NFL Draft: Best, worst and most interesting picks for each AFC team | CBS Sports
Best pick (A+): DL Peter Woods, Clemson (Round 1, pick 29)
“With Chris Jones turning 32 this offseason, the Chiefs nab his successor in Peter Woods. He’s a quintessential 3-technique with an incredible blend of explosiveness and play strength. He falls to this point in the draft because of lackluster tape this past fall compared to 2024, but now he gets to learn from the best in the business on how to rush the passer.” (Mike Renner)
Worst pick (B-): WR Cyrus Allen, Cincinnati (Round 5, pick 176)
“Kansas City will be Allen’s fourth team in as many years. The transition to a new environment will not be daunting for him. Being with Patrick Mahomes is a good spot if you want to outperform your draft spot.” (Josh Edwards)
Most interesting pick (A): EDGE R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma (Round 2, pick 40)
“Thomas represents a distinct departure from the bigger bodied edges that Steve Spagnuolo has coveted in the past and I like it. He’s a speed rusher who already has one of the more refined toolboxes in this class. He may not be much of a run defender, but the Chiefs won’t have to use him on run downs to get their money’s worth.” (Mike Renner)
What to know about the Chiefs’ 7 NFL Draft picks at this week’s rookie minicamp | The Kansas City Star
The seven drafted players and other rookie free agents will take part in the team’s annual two-day rookie minicamp on Friday and Saturday at the Chiefs’ GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium facilities.
The Chiefs drafted defensive players with their first four picks before turning to offense and ending with a surprise quarterback selection.
Here’s what to know about the Chiefs’ draft haul of seven newcomers, including four on defense beginning with LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane at No. 6 overall.
Round 1 (No. 6): CB Mansoor Delane, LSU — The Chiefs traded three picks to Cleveland to move up from No. 9 to draft this cornerback from the LSU Tigers. Delane was a unanimous All-American after transferring from Virginia Tech, allowing minimal production as quarterbacks largely avoided throwing his way.
Chiefs Star Says He Was “Pissed” After Being Drafted by Andy Reid Following Draft Day Slide | Yahoo!
For most NFL players, getting drafted by an NFL team is arguably the highest point of their lives up to that moment. Social media is already full of videos of tearful draftees speaking on their phones with their new teams. But for some prospects, it becomes a gruelling experience because of how long that coveted phone call takes to arrive. For Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith, draft night was more frustrating than celebratory.
“Mine was a little rough,” he said on Good Morning Football. “I thought I was going as an undrafted free agent to another club. Then, literally one of the Chiefs called me like five minutes later, it’s a Kansas City area code. And at this point, I’m a little pissed.
“I remember getting a call from our team doctor, his name is Mike Monaco, and he hops on the phone. He’s like, ‘Hey Trey, I told you I’d give you a call,’ and just sort of laughs a little. And I’m just like, ‘What do you want?’ And I remember he’s just like, ‘Man, we’re gonna make you the newest member of the Kansas City Chiefs.’ And it didn’t really register until Clark Hunt, our owner, hopped on the phone [and said] ‘Hey, welcome to the organization.’”
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