{"id":872238,"date":"2026-04-22T22:39:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/872238\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T22:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:39:55","slug":"chiefs-final-mock-draft-reveals-notable-rashee-rice-tidbit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/872238\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs’ Final Mock Draft Reveals Notable Rashee Rice Tidbit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Latest on Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice’s new lawsuit.<\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> are waiting out the calm before the storm of the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

They are slated to make two selections<\/a> during the first round on Thursday night. Teams and fans alike are happy for mock draft season to be over and see how the real thing actually plays out.<\/p>\n

Until then, Matt Miller and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN put out one final first-round mock<\/a> for us. It not only gave us some insight on who the Chiefs may pick, but also contained a notable tidbit of wide receiver Rashee Rice.<\/p>\n

Final. Mock. Draft. <\/p>\n

Tons of fun doing this one with @JFowlerESPN<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Kansas City Chiefs Team Source Reveals 2026 May Be Last Season for Rashee Rice With the Organization<\/p>\n

Miller sent San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson to Kansas City at No. 29 overall, but noted that the Chiefs will also heavily consider a wide receiver in that spot. That\u2019s because a source from within the organization admitted they may not want to commit to Rice long-term after his slew of off-the-field issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe wide receivers would be in play if the board fell differently, as a team source mentioned that Rashee Rice\u2019s off-field conduct might prevent the Chiefs from re-signing him after his deal expires after the 2026 season. Xavier Worthy also has not broken out yet, but this mock draft is not favorable for K.C. getting a wideout here. Instead, Spagnuolo would get a fast, long-limbed cornerback with the tenacity to consistently win fights for the ball. With Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson off to the Rams, a need exists at outside corner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Many have speculated that Rice won\u2019t receive<\/a> a second contract from the Chiefs, but the fact that it has been stated by someone with the team makes it very significant. The only path toward Rice remaining in Kansas City beyond 2026 is if he keeps his nose clean and puts up huge statistics as a legitimate No. 1 receiver.<\/p>\n

As for Miller having the Chiefs select Johnson at No. 29, that would be a great choice. Johnson has the versatility to play out on the boundary or inside the slot. He also received the highest athletic score among all cornerbacks at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. In 2025 Johnson recorded four interceptions, eight passes defensed, and 48 total tackles.<\/p>\n

Chiefs select edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. with No. 9 overall pick in mock draft\"Rueben<\/p>\n

GettyMiami EDGE Rueben Bain Jr.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s why Fowler has Bain going to Kansas City with the ninth pick:<\/p>\n

\u201cBain is firmly on Kansas City\u2019s radar. The Chiefs would like to address corner, wide receiver and possibly offensive line at some point early in the draft, depending on how things fall. It will be interesting to see if the Chiefs, who have worked the phones, sense the Saints<\/a> would take Bain and try to maneuver. Some people I\u2019ve talked to think that\u2019s at least a possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bain has been linked to the Chiefs more than any other prospect during the pre-draft process. Last season at Miami he recorded 7.5 sacks and three forced fumbles. Bain is highly athletic and plays with a high motor. His size, particularly his arm length, has been the only real knock on him as a player. Off the field, it was recently revealed Bain was cited for careless driving<\/a> on two separate occasions, one of which resulting in his passenger dying.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tNick Roesch<\/a> Nick Roesch covers the NFL for Heavy Sports, with a focus on the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Chargers. He previously covered the Chiefs for USA TODAY Sports’ Chiefs Wire, and all 32 NFL teams for A to Z Sports. Roesch’s career in sports media spans 10 years. More about Nick Roesch<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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