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Chiefs Select Clemson DT Peter Woods With 29th Pick

A pair of Maserati gifts put his transition into the NFL’s wage‑scaled rookie life in sharp view.

Overview

  • Woods, taken 29th overall on Thursday, joins Kansas City to bolster the interior pass rush and deepen the defensive line.
  • General manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid praised his versatility across the line and pointed to a planned heavy rotation up front.
  • At a Georgia Maserati dealership hours after the pick, he bought Grecale SUVs for his mother and sister, with reports estimating the two at about $200,000.
  • As the No. 29 slot under the rookie wage scale, he is projected to sign a four‑year deal worth about $17.3 million with a $9.041 million signing bonus.
  • All‑Pro Chris Jones endorsed the selection and looms as a mentor for the 21‑year‑old, whose stock dipped after a down 2025 but whose upside remains significant.