The Kansas City Chiefs traded up in the fifth round to select a linebacker. With the 156th pick, KC selected Oregon middle linebacker Jeffrey Bassa. The Chiefs moved to No. 156 by sending the 164th selection and a seventh-round pick (226th overall) to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up in the fifth round to select a linebacker. With the 156th pick, KC selected Oregon middle linebacker Jeff Bassa. The Chiefs moved to No. 156 by sending the 164th selection and a seventh-round pick (226th overall) to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Chiefs are moving up eight spots in the draft. Kansas City has acquired pick No. 156 from the Steelers, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. In return, Pittsburgh will receive picks No. 164 and No. 226. The Chiefs will use their upgraded pick on Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa.

After selecting three defensive players on Day 2 of the draft, the Chiefs may look to add some offensive weapons on Saturday.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has shown keen interest in a former national champion who would instantly boost the offense.