Chiefs Draft Spagnuolo a New Weapon and Another Bearcat Joins The Team

TL;DR

The Chiefs traded up to pick 6 for top DB Delane, added edge rusher Peter Woods, and drafted Cincinnati Bearcat Cyrus Allen as a dynamic receiver.

Key Points

• 1.The Chiefs traded up from 9th to 6th to draft the best DB in the draft. Delane, an LSU defensive back, was targeted specifically to rebuild a secondary that lost big-name DBs like Justin Reed and Laquon Treadwell in recent years.
• 2.Peter Woods from Clemson was selected 29th to give Chris Jones a pass-rush partner. The defensive end is expected to reduce double-teams on Jones and create matchups that allow both players to thrive in Spagnuolo's multiple defensive scheme.
• 3.R. Mason Thomas, an edge rusher from Oklahoma, was also added to improve QB pressure. Described as a 'freak of nature' athletically, he addresses a known Chiefs weakness in getting after the quarterback, though he dealt with a hamstring injury last season.
• 4.Cyrus Allen, a wide receiver from Cincinnati, is the Bearcat who joins the team. Praised as a skilled route runner who uses quickness and shoulder movement to create separation, Allen follows a long line of Bearcats drafted under Andy Reid, including Travis Kelce and Brent Celek.