Chiefs' NFL draft grades for 2 first-round picks and a trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

They entered the 2026 NFL Draft with two first-round picks, and that's what they left it with. But in the process, they also made a trade to spice things up, too.

Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods are the newest members of the Chiefs.

They are pretty strong defensive talents to help Steve Spagnuolo.

And the hope is obviously that they work out, and soon, because Kansas City wants to bounce back from a rough 6-11 season.

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The Chiefs traded up from No. 9 to No. 6 with the Cleveland Browns to snag the cornerback from LSU.

The Sporting News' senior NFL writer, Vinnie Iyer, gives this pick an 'A' grade.

"Cornerback is a huge need for Kansas City after moving on from Trent McDuffie, Jaylen Watson and Joshua Williams in the offseason," Iyer writes. "Delane compares well to McDuffie as a potential shutdown corner who can make a lot of plays on the ball with his big frame in coverage."

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The Chiefs stuck at the 29th pick, which they got from the Rams for McDuffie, to take the DT from Clemson.

Iyer liked this, too, giving it an 'A+' grade.

"The Chiefs make another terrific defensive pick for a key need after landing Delane for the back end early," Iyer writes. "They needed extra inside pass-rush juice to better support Chris Jones and Woods also offers a quick frame in getting the job done vs. the run."

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