{"id":43919,"date":"2026-02-26T13:05:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=43919"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:05:31","slug":"3-draft-picks-that-could-immediately-impact-chiefs-edge-rush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=43919","title":{"rendered":"3 Draft Picks That Could Immediately Impact Chiefs\u2019 Edge Rush"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><\/figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_697,y_296,w_3441,h_1935\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Farrowhead_report%2F01kjb0nfgdnxd01hs7ar.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\">The NFL Scouting Combine workouts may start on Thursday, but the Chiefs have taken their opportunities at meeting with select players before then.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\">The team is wanting to make sure that these athletes could possibly fit into their system, while also gaining intel about that person\u2019s character and values. With linebackers and defensive ends being at the forefront, Kansas City has had its hands full on the first couple days of the combine.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\">Last year\u2019s team finished in the bottom half of the league in pass rushing, so these first couple days of interviews are key to finding someone that can fit their culture. The team tied for 23rd in the league after only recording 41 sacks.<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_667,y_188,w_3955,h_2224\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/arrowhead_report\/01kjb0r06t040n40jrtn.jpg\" alt=\"sack\" \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\">Although the pass rush might not have been there, the team did finish 9th in rushing yards allowed per game. With Chris Jones still bringing in dominant x-factor capabilities, it\u2019ll be important to see who they can pair alongside him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\">General Manager Brett Veach has credited their interviews as being hard processes in order to find the right guys.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\">\u201cOur college scouts do a great job of painting the picture and having me, the coaching staff, and everyone in that room prepped,\u201d Veach said, \u201cIt\u2019s just a pathway to keep digging and get as much information as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_1895,y_1422,w_5835,h_3282\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/arrowhead_report\/01kjb0x8jwza5jm6x79z.jpg\" alt=\"veach\" \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\">The Chiefs could have their eyes on these three players that could bring an immediate edge rush to the team.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-10\">Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr.<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\">Bain is widely known as a guy that can be a top-10 pick and be a force on day one. He brings an ability to wreck an opponent\u2019s plans, and he also brings a certain type of speed. His 9.5 sacks this last season helped bring the Hurricanes into a national title game.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\">With possibilities of the Chiefs looking for outside help at the running back position, Bain could be an option with their first-round pick. Although there have been some concerns with arm length, Bain still racked up 33.5 tackles for loss and 20.5 sacks throughout his college career.<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_371,y_83,w_1741,h_979\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/arrowhead_report\/01kjb0zqrvdjewvs0hwa.jpg\" alt=\"Bain\" \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-14\">Texas Tech DE David Bailey<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\">Bailey brings a pass rush unlike any other. He recorded 19.5 tackles for loss, while also listing 14.5 sacks this past season. The two main concerns are his height, at just under 6-foot-3, and if he even drops that far in the draft. With some mock drafts having him go as early as the third pick, it would be a shock to see him fall to Kansas City. The Chiefs do have good taste in Texas Tech alums, and Bailey\u2019s ability to bring pressure on a quarterback on any given snap is key.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\">\u201cI really enjoyed my meeting there. I\u2019d be honored to rush alongside Chris Jones,\u201d Bailey said about his team interview.<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_415,y_21,w_1498,h_842\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/arrowhead_report\/01kjb1860d270z1812v1.jpg\" alt=\"Bailey\" \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-18\">Michigan DE\/LB Jaishawn Barham<\/h2>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\">Although Barham might not have listed the most number of sacks, it is still evident that his potential is there. He might not be a first-round pick, but he still does bring in the edge pressure they might look at in later rounds. 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