Why the Chiefs Need Even More from Star Guard Trey Smith in 2026

In the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs took a risk and drafted Tennessee Volunteers guard Trey Smith. Smith's collegiate film showed a player deserving of a much higher draft slot, but a concerning medical issue — blood clots in both lungs — gave NFL teams cause for caution.

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