Travis Kelce Thrilled About Chiefs' Second-Round Pick
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs are excited about adding new players after missing the playoffs in 2025. Star tight end Travis Kelce praised second-round draft pick Mason Thomas, an edge rusher from Oklahoma, for his athletic skill and potential to improve the team's defense.Key Facts
- The Chiefs missed the NFL playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2014.
- They selected two players in the first round of the 2026 draft: Mansoor Delane (cornerback) and Peter Woods (defensive tackle).
- Mason Thomas, picked in the second round, is an edge rusher known for speed and power.
- Kelce described Thomas as very athletic and exciting, expecting him to pressure opposing quarterbacks.
- The Chiefs previously relied on players like Chris Jones and George Karlaftis to get sacks.
- Thomas played 42 games at Oklahoma, with 17 sacks and several tackles stopping runners behind the line of scrimmage.
- The Chiefs had 35 sacks in the 2025 season, with Jones leading at seven sacks and Karlaftis with six.
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