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Chiefs execute small trade-up with the Patriots; here are their remaining picks

After selecting former Tennessee defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott and Louisville edge rusher Ashton Gillotte with the 63rd and 66th selections, respectively, in this year’s NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs were next scheduled for the 95th pick near the end of round three.

Ahead of the 85th selection, however, the telecast graphic immediately changed from the New England Patriots to Kansas City. The terms of the trade were quickly revealed.

Chiefs-Pats trade:
Chiefs get 85 pick, Patriots get 95 and 2026 4th-round pick https://t.co/qhUZKmKuZJ— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 26, 2025

The Chiefs surrendered the 2026 fourth-round selection acquired from the Chicago Bears in the trade for guard Joe Thuney to the Patriots to advance 10 selections.