NFL draft: Live analysis and insights from Day 3
theScore's football editors offer their insights from the most notable moves, emerging trends, and interesting picks throughout Rounds 4-7 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Chiefs can't stop adding defenders
The Chiefs needed to rejuvenate their defensive unit after losing key defensive backs this offseason. They traded Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, and Jaylen Watson and Bryan Cook left in free agency. Kansas City's defensive front also regressed in 2025, ranking 18th in pressures after placing sixth in that category in '24, according to Pro Football Reference.
As a result, the Chiefs have built an all-defense draft class through four rounds in 2026. Kansas City traded up to land top cornerback prospect Mansoor Delane at No. 6 overall and used another first-round pick on defensive lineman Peter Woods. Andy Reid's outfit then spent a Round 2 selection on edge rusher R Mason Thomas before taking another corner, Jadon Canady, 109th overall in the fourth round. - Caio Miari
Chargers give McDaniel more speed
Los Angeles used a fourth-round pick to add a home-run hitter with blazing speed to an offense led by new coordinator Mike McDaniel. Wide receiver Brenen Thompson spent the 2025 season at Mississippi State and led the SEC with 1,054 receiving yards. He averaged a whopping 18.5 yards per catch. The 5-foot-9, 170-pounder also ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Combine with an official time of 4.26 seconds.
During his time with the Miami Dolphins, McDaniel built the league's fastest and most dynamic offense with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Co. It's safe to say he'll enjoy the Thompson selection. - Caio Miari
β Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) April 25, 2026
Raiders end McCoy's fall in 4th round
Las Vegas made one of the draft's most interesting moves to start Round 4. The Raiders traded up one spot with the Bills to take Jermod McCoy 101st overall, ending the Tennessee cornerback's long fall. Talent-wise, McCoy is one of the premier corners in the 2026 class. However, some NFL teams are concerned that he has a degenerative knee issue. He's reportedly recovered from a torn ACL that sidelined him in 2025, but he could face another extended absence. Clubs believe a bone plug that was used to fix a cartilage defect in his knee may need to be replaced via another surgery.
Still, the Raiders decided to take the risk, which makes sense at this point in the draft. We'll get more clarity on McCoy's availability during the offseason. For now, Las Vegas landed a very promising corner who could become a quality NFL starter. He may not fix the Raiders' short-term cornerback problems, but he could eventually become the future of their secondary. - Caio Miari