Chiefs GM Brett Veach predicts trades on NFL draft day 1

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach forecasted a flurry of trades on the first day of the NFL draft, calling it a treat for fans. He attributed the expected movement to closely bunched player grades at key positions. The Pittsburgh Steelers, with the most picks in the draft, may look to trade up from their spot at No. 21.

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach shared his outlook on Thursday via the team's YouTube channel. 'I think that the fans will be in for a treat next Thursday,' Veach said. 'Because I think that the grades are going to be so close from some of these tackles and d-ends and receivers that a lot of these guys that are mocked high may go a little lower, and a lot of these guys that are getting mocked a little lower may go a little higher... There’ll probably be a lot of trades.'

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The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Pittsburgh with the first round, where the Pittsburgh Steelers hold the 21st overall pick and 12 total selections. Steelers general manager Omar Khan has shown willingness to trade up, amid interest in prospects like Penn State's Vega Ioane and USC's Makai Lemon. Broderick Jones' ongoing recovery from neck surgery adds urgency to bolstering the offensive line.

Several teams picking before the Pittsburgh Steelers' No. 21 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft have reportedly discussed trading down. Reports highlight interest from the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and others. Pittsburgh holds 12 picks, positioning it for potential moves up the board.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discussed the team's transition period and upcoming draft opportunities at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix. After a 6-11 season in 2025 marred by Patrick Mahomes' torn ACL, the Chiefs hold the No. 9 and No. 29 overall picks. Reid provided updates on Mahomes' rehab and the acquisition of quarterback Justin Fields.

NFL insider Albert Breer anticipates the Pittsburgh Steelers will target immediate contributors with their 21st pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, confident in Aaron Rodgers' return. ESPN analyst Benjamin Solak urges the team to add youth to the secondary and defensive line while drafting a developmental quarterback. The Steelers hold a league-high 12 picks and are hosting the event.

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The New York Jets possess the most draft power heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, according to rankings from CBS Sports. Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders follow closely behind, evaluated on draft capital, front-office aggression and roster urgency. The first round begins April 23 in Pittsburgh.

A new ESPN clip from the 2026 NFL Draft shows Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys negotiating a trade to swap the No. 20 and No. 23 picks, preventing the Pittsburgh Steelers from selecting wide receiver Makai Lemon at No. 21. The deal allowed the Eagles to jump ahead and draft Lemon. The Steelers instead picked offensive tackle Max Iheanachor and later acquired receiver Germie Bernard.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers drew attention during Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft after calling wide receiver Makai Lemon to inform him of their intent to draft him, only for the Philadelphia Eagles to trade up and select him. Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks called the pre-pick call standard procedure, while analyst John Middlekauff labeled it an unforgivable embarrassment for general manager Omar Khan. The Steelers instead selected offensive tackle Max Iheanachor.

 

 

 

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