Chiefs News 4/6: Ian Rapoport speculates potential of KC trading up

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 09: Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach chats with Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman during Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The latest Early Indications That Chiefs Could Trade Up in First Round | Sports Illustrated Bain Jr. has been linked with Kansas City throughout the pre-draft process , as Reese and Bailey are each expected to be taken inside the top five.

However, the Chiefs have visited the Texas Tech and Ohio State pass rushers on top-30 visits. According to Senior NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, that could be a sign that Kansas City is exploring moving up the board. “What’s interesting to me, that the Chiefs have visited with a couple really good pass rushers who should go earlier than they pick, which means at least they’re looking at the potential moving up in the draft,” Rapoport said.

“Remember, the last time they moved a really good player, which was Tyreek Hill, they completely retooled their defense. This is what the Chiefs do, right? They have the opportunity to take these draft picks and say, ‘we’re going to make the entire team better while giving up one good player to do it.

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