Diego Pounds
Career Summary
Diego Pounds is an offensive tackle who began his NFL career with Baltimore before joining Kansas City in 2026.
Pounds entered the NFL as a Baltimore Ravens undrafted free-agent signing after a college career at North Carolina and Ole Miss. The Chiefs acquired him in an August 2026 trade, adding a young tackle to their roster.
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College Career
Pounds developed into a starting left tackle at Ole Miss after beginning his college career at North Carolina.
Over his final two seasons at Ole Miss, Pounds played in 28 games and started 24 at left tackle. Chiefs reporting credited him with allowing only two sacks across those two seasons.
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Path to the NFL
Pounds signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent in 2026 before the Chiefs acquired him in a trade.
After going undrafted in 2026, Pounds joined the Ravens. Kansas City acquired him from Baltimore on August 30, 2026 in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.
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NFL Career
Pounds joined the Chiefs as a rookie tackle after beginning the 2026 preseason with Baltimore.
Kansas City listed Pounds as an active rookie offensive tackle. Before the trade, he played in Baltimore's preseason; Chiefs reporting said he did not allow a pressure in 26 preseason pass-blocking snaps at left tackle.
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Career Accomplishments
Pounds earned a starting role at Ole Miss and carried efficient preseason pass protection into his first NFL opportunity.
Pounds started 24 games at left tackle during his final two Ole Miss seasons. In his 2026 preseason work before the Kansas City trade, the Chiefs reported that he allowed no pressures in 26 left-tackle pass-blocking snaps.
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Playing Style
Pounds has experience at left tackle and entered the NFL with evidence of efficient pass protection in preseason action.
Pounds' 24 starts at Ole Miss came at left tackle. His early professional evaluation included a 26-snap preseason left-tackle sample in which the Chiefs reported no allowed pressures.
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