Woods played three seasons at Clemson, appearing in 35 games and making 24 starts. In 2025, he posted a career-best 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one pass deflection, earning AP Second-Team All-American honors and First-Team All-ACC recognition.
Physically, Woods stands about 6-foot-2 and weighs around 300 pounds. At Clemson’s Pro Day, he ran a 1.67-second 10-yard split and posted a 4.54-second short shuttle and a 7.70-second three-cone drill, highlighting his movement for a player of his size.
The Chiefs entered the 2026 draft with nine picks and used the early- round trade-up to land Delane, aiming to fortify the secondary after the Trent McDuffie trade. Woods’ addition at No. 29 further strengthens Kansas City’s depth on the defensive line as they look to rebuild for the coming season.
Beyond No. 29, Kansas City holds a busy draft slate ahead, including No. 40 in Round 2 and No. 109 in Round 4, with two picks in Round 5 at No. 169 (via the Los Angeles Rams). The team’s draft plan centers on adding young talent to broaden its roster heading into 2026.
Overall, the selection of Peter Woods reflects Kansas City’s strategy of adding developmental talent across positions while leveraging trades to address clear roster gaps, setting the stage for a deeper, more versatile defense in a rebuilding year.
