Chiefs Fortify Defense in Mel Kiper Jr.’s Latest Mock Draft After Trent McDuffie Trade
Following the trade of Trent McDuffie and the departure of Jaylen Watson, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to address their defensive needs in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft. Kiper projected the Chiefs to select Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. with the ninth pick and South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse with the 29th pick, aiming to fortify their pass rush and secondary.