Chiefs Trade For Pounds
Chiefs acquire Ravens offensive tackle Diego Pounds in a late roster trade
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Pounds impressed in the Ravens’ preseason, lining up 58 times at left tackle and allowing zero pressures on 26 pass-blocking snaps across three games, per Pro Football Focus.
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Physically and in background, Pounds is 6'6", 325 pounds with 33 3/4-inch arms and 9/4-inch hands; he started at North Carolina before transferring to Ole Miss, where he started 24 games at left tackle over the last two seasons.
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Draft evaluation placed Pounds as a mid-round prospect, ranking No. 23 among offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 KCSN Draft Guide and earning a sixth-round grade.
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The trade included a conditional component tied to end-of-season picks, with reports that the Chiefs sent a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick to Baltimore (potentially a Day 3 pick in 2027 or 2028 depending on final selections).
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired offensive tackle Diego Pounds from the Baltimore Ravens just before the NFL's 53-man roster deadline. Kansas City Star The trade sends a conditional 2028 sixth-round pick to Baltimore, with the potential to become a Day 3 pick in 2027 or 2028 depending on end-of-season selections.
Pounds, a 6-foot-6, 325-pound undrafted rookie from Ole Miss, impressed during the preseason and carries three years of team control through 2029. The move strengthens Kansas City's offensive line depth as they finalize roster cuts and join recent signings like Joshua Ezeudu.
Pounds' Preseason Performance Caught Chiefs' Attention
Pounds drew strong reviews during Baltimore's preseason games. Pro Football Focus graded him highly among rookie linemen after he logged 58 snaps at left tackle across three games. Most impressively, he allowed zero pressures on 26 pass-blocking snaps, showcasing solid fundamentals for an undrafted prospect.
Physical Tools and College Track Record Support Investment
Pounds brings elite measurables to Kansas City. At 6-foot-6, 325 pounds, he has 33 3/4-inch arms and 9 3/8-inch hands—measurements that rank highly for the tackle position. He started 24 games at left tackle for Ole Miss over two seasons after transferring from North Carolina, proving capable of handling major college competition.
Draft Projection Suggested Mid-Round Potential
Pre-draft evaluations had placed Pounds as a mid-round prospect. The KCSN Draft Guide ranked him No. 23 among offensive tackle prospects and projected him for a sixth-round grade. Going undrafted was surprising given those evaluations, making him available for Baltimore to develop and eventually trade.
Veach Continues Building Offensive Line Depth
This trade fits Kansas City's strategy of reinforcing protection up front ahead of the regular season. General manager Brett Veach has been active on the trade market, recently adding Joshua Ezeudu as well. With Josh Simmons and other young tackles on the depth chart, the Chiefs are building competition and insurance at the position.
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