New England moved up from No. 54 to No. 50 in the 2022 draft…
New England moved up from No. 54 to No. 50 in the 2022 draft for wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, sending Kansas City the 54th and 158th picks. The Chiefs selected Skyy Moore at No. 54. Neither receiver became a consistent starter for his drafting club, but Moore contributed a crucial touchdown in Kansas City's Super Bowl LVII victory. That championship moment gives the Chiefs a modest edge.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2022 2nd round pick (54th overall, Skyy Moore)
- pick 2022 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Tyreke Smith )
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2022 2nd round pick (50th overall, Tyquan Thornton )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
New England received the 50th pick from Kansas City and used it on Tyquan Thornton, while the Chiefs received No. 54 and No. 158. Kansas City selected Skyy Moore at No. 54 and later moved the fifth-round asset as part of another draft transaction. Both clubs were effectively betting on second-round receiver speed and upside, but Kansas City also gained the additional pick for moving down four spots.
Why Kansas City Gets the Edge
Moore never developed into the consistent receiver Kansas City hoped for, but his best moments came when the stakes were highest. As a rookie, he returned a punt 29 yards late in the AFC Championship Game to help set up the winning field goal, then caught a four-yard fourth-quarter touchdown in Super Bowl LVII. Those plays materially contributed to a championship season. Kansas City also received the extra fifth-round pick in the original trade.
How New England Fared
Thornton's speed did not translate into sustained production for the Patriots. He played 28 games for New England across three seasons, caught only two receiving touchdowns there and never secured a long-term starting role. He later found more production after leaving the organization, but that does not add value to New England's side of the trade.
Final Verdict
Kansas City earns a B- and New England a C-. Neither team found the long-term second-round receiver it wanted, so this should not be graded as a major victory. Moore's direct role in a Super Bowl run and the additional draft asset nevertheless provide enough separation for a narrow Kansas City Chiefs Win.