Chiefs Eye Trade-Up From No. 9 for Draft Pass Rusher Sport By lines April 19, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs want to trade up from the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Why the Chiefs Are Pushing Into the Top 5 Kansas City owns the No. 9 and No. 29 picks in Round 1. The Chiefs are in talks with the Arizona Cardinals about the No. 3 pick. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach predicts multiple trades in Round 1. The Chiefs are targeting David Bailey and Rueben Bain Jr. as edge rusher options. David Bailey recorded 14.5 sacks, 52 tackles, and 12.5 tackles for loss at Texas Tech in 2025. Rueben Bain Jr. posted 9.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss at Miami in 2025. Both Bailey and Bain Jr. project as top-10 picks in most 2026 NFL mock drafts. A trade up from No. 9 would cost the Chiefs multiple future assets. The 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh. Related Sports Coverage Raiders Hold No. 1 Pick With Mendoza as Target Dexter Lawrence Trade Talks Break Off With Giants Source: ESPN Chiefs draft intel.
