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Canady

Kansas City continues to beef up its defense in the 2026 draft. Canady will join a Chiefs coverage unit that last season allowed the NFL’s 12th highest drop back success rate. Canady (5’10/181) is a quick-twitch slot defender whose instincts and short-area burst outweigh a modest athletic profile (6.58 RAS, 17th% 10-yard split). Over 344 coverage snaps in 2025, Canady allowed just 17 receptions on 37 targets (45.9%) for 104 yards, posting a sharp 6.1 yards per catch with an 88.0 coverage grade. His 12.2% missed tackle rate (6 misses on 49 attempts) reflects some inconsistency finishing in space, though he contributed 30 tackles and 12 stops with active pursuit effort. Across his career, he’s surrendered only 992 yards on 182 targets (56.6%) with a manageable 9.6 yards per reception, underscoring steady underneath coverage and route anticipation.