Chiefs select Oklahoma DE R Mason Thomas at No. 40

Chiefs add edge rusher in second round.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Apr 241 min read

What happened: The Kansas City Chiefs chose Oklahoma defensive end R Mason Thomas with the 40th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Thomas, who ran a 4.4 40-yard dash at 241 pounds, drew praise for his size-speed combo. Pro Football Talk and Farzin21 confirmed the selection.

Why it matters: Kansas City bolsters its pass rush for the 2026 season after earlier picking LSU CB Mansoor Delane. The move enhances a defense that remains core to their contender status.

By the numbers: {"pick": 40, "team": "Chiefs", "player": "R Mason Thomas", "position": "DE", "college": "Oklahoma", "forty_time": "4.4", "weight_lbs": 241}

What to watch: Monitor Chiefs' subsequent picks and Thomas' fit in their defensive scheme.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-04-24T23:43:01.511943+00:00

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