If you thought it was tough sledding against the Chiefs’ defense last year, buckle up—because with Peter Woods joining the party, the rest of the NFL just got a whole new problem.
After grabbing Mansoor Delane from LSU, Kansas City went right back to the well for championship DNA, locking in Clemson’s own Peter Woods at No. 29. This isn’t just a solid pick—it’s a Tiger-powered game-changer that patches up the Chiefs’ only real flaw and turns Chris Jones into an even bigger nightmare for offenses.
The "Chris Jones" Factor
Daniel Jeremiah pointed out the stat that haunted Andy Reid all year: Kansas City was 29th in the league on third downs. Enter Peter Woods, the Tiger who lives for big moments and third-down stops. He’s the answer the Chiefs have been searching for up front.
“He’s never going to see a double-team, so long as Chris Jones is out there on the field,” Jeremiah noted. “The quickness is what you’re buying here... He’s got tons of range. The pass rush, the ability to get up the field—that's what you’re buying.”
Jeremiah even compared Woods to Seattle’s Byron Murphy, but let’s be real—Woods brings that signature Clemson burst and backfield-wrecking style that made the Tigers’ D-line legendary in the 2010s.
The "Clemson Dip" vs. Pro Potential
Joel Klatt called out what every Tiger fan knows: last season didn’t go Clemson’s way, but don’t let that fool you about Peter Woods. His 2024 tape was pure dominance, and any dip was about the team, not the man in the middle.
“What I loved about him is that he played with tremendous effort... [Clemson] underachieved last year as a team,” Klatt said. “If he would have been in last year’s draft and come out, he would have been a much higher pick. But here he is still in the first round.”
The Role: Take Care of #95
Charles Davis put it plain and simple: Woods’ first job in Kansas City is to make life a breeze for the $150-million man, Chris Jones.
“With Woods’ quick first step and relentless motor, offensive lines can forget about ganging up on Jones. Leave Woods one-on-one, and he’ll make you pay—just like he did in Death Valley. The Chiefs just got a whole lot scarier, and Tiger Town should be proud.
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