Most speculation centers on Rueben Bain Jr., the Miami edge rusher viewed as the favorite to land with the Chiefs at No. 9, with the Saints, Cowboys, and Dolphins also in the mix. If Kansas City instead wants to strengthen a different area, LSU’s Mansoor Delane or Utah’s Spencer Fano are also viable paths to the Midwest.
Breer’s case for Sadiq hinges on his versatility and matchup potential. He can align all over the formation—split out wide, operate from the slot, or block in line—making him a difficult cover for defenses and a potential centerpiece in the Chiefs’ passing game.
According to Breer, Sadiq’s ceiling places him roughly between picks 9 and 15. He suggests KC could value the Oregon tight end highly enough to consider trading down a few spots to target him in the first half of the round, especially if they view him as a long-term fit for the offense.
With the Chiefs having faced personnel losses in their secondary, a defensive upgrade at No. 9 remains a consideration. Yet Breer notes that if Kansas City sees Sadiq as a better long-term fit than other receivers, the move to add him could be appealing, particularly as Travis Kelce’s career progresses toward its later years.
Ultimately, Kansas City’s No. 9 decision could weigh immediate defensive needs against the potential for a transformative offensive weapon. Bain, Delane, and Fano represent clear paths, while Sadiq adds a “wild card” angle that could redefine how KC approaches the passing game in the near term.
