Chiefs' Draft Priorities: Edge Rusher, CB, WR

0:00The Kansas City Chiefs head into the 2026 NFL Draft with the 9th overall pick and some clear roster gaps. After signing running back Kenneth Walker III, they still need help in the secondary along the defensive line and with outside receivers too. Support Patrick Mahomes. Free agency hit their defense hard, losing cornerbacks Jalen Watson, Joshua Williams and Safety Brian Cook, plus trading all pro Trent McDuffy. With the draft just weeks away, General Manager Brett Veach faces pressure to rebuild those spots. Fans and analysts see a game-changing edge rusher as the top priority to disrupt offenses. Texas Tech's David Bailey stands out with 14 and a half sacks, 71 pressures, and the best pressure rating college football last. Season. Meanwhile, Louisiana State cornerback Mansour Delane could anchor the secondary as the draft's top corner prospect. Miami's Rubin Bain Jr. offers explosive past rushing power at 6 foot 2 and 251 pounds, though his shorter arm length raises.

1:03Some doubts about sack production. These realistic targets depend on how the top eight picks shake out, but landing one could boost the cheese back to our contention. That's your update from Kansas News Today, powered by AI.