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Peter Woods
DL · KC

Peter Woods

Position DL
Team KC
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Peter Woods

NFL defensive lineman. Position: DL. Team: Kansas City Chiefs (2026 first-round pick, No. 29 overall).

Quick Facts

  • Position: Defensive Line / Interior DL
  • Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • Draft: 2026, Round 1, Pick 29 (acquired from Los Angeles Rams)
  • College: Clemson University
  • College honors: First-team All-ACC selection (2025)
  • Contract: 4-year rookie deal, $18M fully guaranteed

2026 Outlook

Peter Woods joins the Kansas City Chiefs after the team acquired the No. 29 pick from the Los Angeles Rams in the Trent McDuffie cornerback trade. Woods spent his college career at Clemson, where he developed into a productive interior defensive lineman and earned first-team All-ACC honors in 2025.

As a rookie DL prospect, Woods faces the typical adjustment period for first-round defensive linemen stepping into an NFL system. The Chiefs' strong defensive organization and established defensive culture should help accelerate his development. His role in 2026 will likely be limited early as he learns Andy Reid's defensive scheme, but he has the physical tools and college pedigree to contribute as a backup rotational player by mid-season.

Training camp standout (Aug 2026): ESPN's Nate Taylor called Woods "a revelation" at Kansas City's training camp, highlighting his impact in every practice and his ability to combine quickness with raw strength next to Pro Bowler Chris Jones. Veterans including center Creed Humphrey, right guard Trey Smith, and defensive end George Karlaftis praised Woods throughout camp. His explosiveness showed in one-on-one drills and blitzing situations, including a play where he chased down QB Patrick Mahomes to the edge. (per ESPN analyst calls Clemson rookie 'a revelation,' top NFL team camp performer - TigerNet)

Off the field, Woods has taken a measured approach to his NFL windfall. Having benefited from strong financial support at Clemson through the NIL era, he's focused on letting his money compound rather than making immediate luxury purchases—a sign of financial maturity and discipline that aligns with championship-culture mentality. (per What Clemson's rookies are spending their first NFL paycheck on)

IDP and league-dependent: His fantasy value is primarily relevant in IDP (Individual Defensive Player) leagues where deep defensive line rosters are drafted. In standard redraft leagues, he'll be a speculative dynasty/keeper add. Strong training camp performance positions him as a candidate for expanded snap count as the season progresses.

College Stats / Role

  • Clemson defensive lineman (2022-2025)
  • First-team All-ACC selection (2025)
  • Productive interior DL against ACC competition

Role / Depth Chart

Projected backup/rotational defensive lineman in 2026 (rookie on large NFL roster). Snap count will depend on camp performance and early-season conditioning.

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