Kansas City moved up three spots in the 2023 third round for…
Kansas City moved up three spots in the 2023 third round for tackle Wanya Morris, sending Cincinnati pick No. 95 and a sixth-rounder. Morris supplied 16 starts across three Chiefs seasons, but the Bengals used No. 95 on safety Jordan Battle, who became a full-time starter and recorded four interceptions and 125 tackles in 2025. Cincinnati also received the extra pick, creating the stronger return.
Cincinnati Bengals Received
- pick 2023 3rd round pick (95th overall, Jordan Battle )
- pick 2023 6th round pick (217th overall, Brad Robbins )
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2023 3rd round pick (92nd overall, Wanya Morris )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Kansas City moved from No. 95 to No. 92 during the third round on April 28, 2023. The Chiefs selected Oklahoma tackle Wanya Morris and sent Cincinnati the 95th pick plus No. 217. The Bengals used No. 95 on Alabama safety Jordan Battle and the later pick on punter Brad Robbins. It was a small move up, but Cincinnati extracted a second selection for dropping only three spots.
Why Cincinnati Came Out Ahead
Battle developed into the most established long-term starter from the exchange. By 2025 he was starting all 17 games for Cincinnati, finishing the season with four interceptions and 125 combined tackles. That level of defensive responsibility from a late third-round selection represents strong value. The extra sixth-round pick added another chance, even though Robbins did not become a comparable long-term piece.
How Kansas City Fared
Morris was useful for the Chiefs. He appeared in 43 games over three seasons and made 16 starts, including 11 in 2024 when Kansas City needed help at tackle. That production gives the Chiefs a solid return and keeps their grade above average. The difference is that Morris settled into more of a swing-tackle and depth role, while Battle became an every-down defensive starter.
Final Verdict
Cincinnati earns a B+ and Kansas City a B-. Both teams found real NFL value, but the Bengals moved down only three places, added another pick and landed the more durable starter. Battle's growth through 2025 breaks what initially looked like a very even exchange and supports a Cincinnati Bengals Win.
Kansas City received useful tackle depth and 16 starts from Wanya Morris, so the move up was productive. Cincinnati moved down only three spots, landed full-time safety Jordan Battle and added another selection, creating a deeper and more durable overall return. overall.