NFL Insider suggests a major draft night trade for the Chiefs
During a recent media appearance, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport suggested a major draft night trade for the Kansas City Chiefs | @EdEastonJr
The Kansas City Chiefs have plenty of options with two first-round picks in this month’s NFL Draft. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport recently weighed in on a possible scenario for the team on night 1. “The Chiefs have visited with a couple of really good pass-rushers who should go earlier than they pick, which means, at least they’re looking at the potential of moving up in the draft and taking an edge-rusher who could be potentially elite,” said Rapoport .
“Remember, the last time they moved a really good player for a first-round pick and more, which was Tyreek Hill, they completely retooled their defense. But this is what the Chiefs do, they have the opportunity to take these draft picks and say, ‘We are going to make the entire team better while giving up one good player to do it. ’” From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork : The #Chiefs have a big Draft coming up as part of their important offseason.
pic. twitter. com/89BUGKkzMR — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 3, 2026 Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is no stranger to making first-round trade deals to move up.
One of the most memorable moments in franchise history is the 2017 trade that eventually led to the drafting of Patrick Mahomes. In another notable deal, Kansas City traded up in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 overall pick.