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Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. could be a fit for the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n
The Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> have several different positional needs that they could target in the NFL draft at No. 9 overall, but the latest rumors have continuously predicted that KC will select Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr.<\/p>\n Granted, these are merely predictions, but when tapped-in NFL<\/a> draft insiders begin to home in on one specific prospect, it\u2019s worth taking note. And Bain to the Chiefs has been gaining steam in recent weeks.<\/p>\n Recently, the past two NFL.com mock drafts from Charles Davis<\/a> and Mike Band<\/a> both sent Bain to Kansas City at No. 9. In fact, whenever Bain falls to the Chiefs in mocks, it\u2019s become very rare that the NFL-ready pass rusher makes it to No. 10.<\/p>\n So, this popular fit could simply be determined by the teams ahead of KC on the board.<\/p>\n \u201cGrit, resolve and physicality are baked into Bain\u2019s DNA,\u201d the veteran draft analyst and broadcaster, Davis, wrote, explaining why the Chiefs would no doubt be interested.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Band \u2014 who has a background in football analytics with Next Gen Stats \u2014 gave a longer rationale.<\/p>\n Stating: \u201cThe Chiefs can justify going in a few different directions here, but edge rusher feels like the cleanest intersection of need, board value and front-office philosophy. GM Brett Veach has been transparent about how hard it is to find impact edge players, and after Kansas City tied for 22nd in sacks in 2025 without getting much help opposite George Karlaftis<\/a>, Bain fits the type of premium front-seven investment this regime has shown a willingness to make.\u201d<\/p>\n Rueben Bain\u2019s NFL Comparisons Are Legendary Despite Questions About Size & Arm Length GettyMiami\u2019s Rueben Bain Jr. appears to be lining up as a popular Kansas City Chiefs selection in the NFL draft.<\/p>\n Bain checks all the boxes from a Chiefs perspective, and general manager Brett Veach might sprint to the podium if the Miami star drops to No. 9.<\/p>\n The Ringer\u2019s veteran draft expert Todd McShay<\/a> describes the 6-foot-2 edge prospect as a \u201cthickly built, power-based edge rusher with violent hands who\u2019s an elite run defender and a highly disruptive pass rusher.\u201d<\/p>\n McShay also called Bain a \u201cfreight train\u201d on obvious passing downs. Simply put, the Hurricanes star has a knack for getting to the quarterback, and he does so with a tantalizing blend of power, technique, speed, and tenacity.<\/p>\n The knock on Bain has been \u201carm length limitations and position-fit concerns,\u201d according to McShay. But the Chiefs could benefit from these assessments.<\/p>\n Originally pegged as a can\u2019t-miss top-five pick, Bain has now dropped to the 7-10 range in most predictions. As noted above, he rarely falls past the Chiefs at No. 9.<\/p>\n Despite concerns about Bain\u2019s arm length, he received a couple of legendary NFL comparisons.<\/p>\n McShay compares the Miami edge defender to Hall of Fame hopeful Terrell Suggs<\/a>, while NFL Network scouting expert Lance Zierlein<\/a> likens him to long-time Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> star Brandon Graham<\/a>.<\/p>\n The latter, Zierlein, concludes that \u201cBain\u2019s explosive power and toughness should translate, giving him a high floor as an NFL starter.\u201d<\/p>\n How Accurate Are the Latest Chiefs NFL Draft Rumors?<\/p>\n You never know how the board will fall on draft night, but Bain to the Chiefs feels like a match that could actually happen.<\/p>\n With Bain\u2019s stock dipping due to historically low first-round arm measurements, there\u2019s a legitimate chance he makes it to No. 9 overall. From there, the decision would lie with Kansas City.<\/p>\n Looking at Bain as a player, his skill set fits what the Chiefs typically target at defensive end.<\/p>\n Like Bain, Karlaftis was another gritty, powerful edge prospect who fell later than he should have. And Mike Danna<\/a> was basically a poor man\u2019s Bain, who had a much lower ceiling.<\/p>\n Replacing Danna with Bain would be good business. The incoming rookie is expected to start right out of the gates on early downs, and the Chiefs have an open vacancy at the position after offseason departures at D-end.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMichael Obermuller<\/a> covers the NFL as an Associate Editor for Heavy Sports, where he began writing in 2021. His areas of focus include the NFL breaking news operation, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers, with expert knowledge on each based on years of coverage. Michael is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate. 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