The Kansas City Chiefs are determined to move past their disappointing 2025 NFL season and a brutal 6-11 record. One of their biggest offseason moves in NFL free agency was landing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, but the franchise could still be preparing another major addition on defense in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Top-30 visit for Rueben Bain Jr. signals pass-rush priority
According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs are hosting Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. for a Top-30 visit on Thursday.
Kansas City holds the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and has shown strong interest in several of the top pass rushers expected in this class.
Why Rueben Bain Jr. fits the Chiefs’ defense
The Chiefs are in clear need of help at edge rusher. George Karlaftis has been a steady starter, but has lacked consistent support along the defensive line. Former first-round pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah has yet to meet expectations, while Ashton Gillotte has served as the primary rotational option.
To fully unlock the impact of Chris Jones, Kansas City needs more explosive talent off the edge in its NFL defense.
The interest in Bain goes beyond a simple visit. ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller projected Rueben Bain Jr. to the Chiefs at No. 9 overall in his latest NFL mock draft, released March 30.
Now the key question is whether Bain will still be available when the Chiefs are on the clock in the top 10.
If the Miami star edge rusher is there at No. 9, he could become a priority target in the 2026 NFL Draft as Kansas City looks to rebuild its defensive pass rush.