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NFL Draft Expert Urges Chiefs to Go All-In on Major Trade

NFL Draft Expert Urges Chiefs to Go All-In on Major Trade

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs may try to trade their two first-round picks to move up to the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft to select a top defensive player. An expert suggested a possible trade with the Arizona Cardinals, who hold the third pick and might want to trade down to get more picks.

Key Facts

  • The Chiefs have the 9th and 29th picks in the 2026 NFL first round.
  • The Cardinals hold the 3rd overall pick in the same draft.
  • NFL draft expert Matt Miller proposed a trade where Kansas City gets the 3rd pick and Arizona moves back to the 9th and 29th picks.
  • The Chiefs would use the third pick to select an elite edge-rusher, a defensive player who attacks the quarterback.
  • The Cardinals would pick a quarterback (Ty Simpson) at 29 and an offensive lineman to protect him at 9.
  • Chiefs fans might prefer to keep both their picks to select multiple players, including defensive and offensive positions.
  • Arizona may prefer getting more players by trading down instead of picking early.
  • The trade is a hypothetical scenario that could meet the needs of both teams.
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