KC 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.
IDP and league-dependent: His fantasy value is primarily relevant in IDP (Idividual Defensive Player) leagues where deep defensive line rosters are drafted. In standard redraft leagues, he'll be a speculative dynasty/keeper add. Watch for preseason performance and training camp reports to gauge 2026 snap count expectations.
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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