Kansas City moved from No. 95 to No. 85 for cornerback Nohl…
Kansas City moved from No. 95 to No. 85 for cornerback Nohl Williams, sending New England the later third-round pick plus a 2026 fourth. Williams contributed immediately with 44 tackles, seven passes defensed and a sack. New England answered with Jared Wilson, who started 13 regular-season games and all four postseason contests as a rookie, while also retaining the extra fourth as trade capital. That combination gives the Patriots a narrow edge.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2025 3rd round pick (85th overall, Nohl Williams )
New England Patriots Received
- pick 2025 3rd round pick (95th overall, Jared Wilson)
- pick 2026 4th round pick (125th overall, subsequently traded; Skyler Bell selected at No. 125)
Trade Analysis
What Kansas City Paid to Move Up
The Chiefs acquired pick No. 85 and selected cornerback Nohl Williams. New England received pick No. 95, used on offensive lineman Jared Wilson, plus a 2026 fourth-round selection. That fourth later occupied No. 125 before being moved in another transaction, so the eventual player at that slot should not be treated as direct Patriots production. The extra asset itself still belongs in the trade's value calculation.
Why Williams Made the Move Reasonable
Williams contributed immediately for Kansas City. He appeared in all 17 games, made five starts and recorded 44 tackles, seven passes defensed and a sack. That is strong early output from a third-round corner and shows why the Chiefs were willing to move ten spots. Kansas City did not overpay for a player who failed to earn a role; it found a useful defensive contributor.
How New England Created More Value
Wilson became an even more substantial rookie piece, starting 13 regular-season games and remaining in the lineup through four postseason contests. Landing an immediate offensive-line starter after moving down is already favorable. Adding a fourth-round asset on top of that result gives New England another layer of value that Kansas City's single-player return must overcome.
Final Verdict
New England Patriots Win, narrowly. A B+ rewards a starting lineman plus extra fourth-round capital. Kansas City receives a B because Williams' rookie production made the move-up worthwhile. Both teams can be pleased; the Patriots simply extracted more total value from the same draft range.