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Kansas City Chiefs' latest reported pre-draft visit was with a 2026 NFL Draft sleeper who still has his best football ahead of him
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs recently hosted linebacker Jaden Dugger for a pre-draft visit ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Dugger, a 6-foot-5, 241-pound prospect, has drawn attention for his athletic performance despite not being invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
Key points
- Kansas City Chiefs hosted Jaden Dugger for a pre-draft visit
- Dugger recorded 125 tackles in the 2025 season
- He is 6-foot-5 and weighs 241 pounds
- Dugger has met with multiple NFL teams
- He ran a 4.6s 40-yard dash at his pro day
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The deadline for top-30 visits has passed, but we’re still learning about who the Kansas City Chiefs had in the building ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The deadline for pre-draft visits has passed, but we’re still receiving reports of past visits for the Kansas City Chiefs.
One of the latest comes from Sports Illustrated’s Justin Melo, who spoke with Louisiana LB Jaden Dugger ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Dugger confirmed he’s had an in-person visit with the Chiefs. He’s also met with the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and the New York Jets.
Dugger weighed in at 6-foot-5 and 241 pounds at the East-West Shrine Bowl, where he turned some heads. He was not invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. However, he ran a 4.6s 40-yard dash, put up 17 reps on the bench, ran a 4.45s short shuttle, a 7s three-cone, jumped a 34-inch vertical, and jumped a 126-inch broad jump at his pro day.
In 2025, Dugger appeared in 13 games, recording 125 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, and three passes defended. He’s only 22 and hasn’t been playing linebacker for very long. He converted from safety upon transferring from Georgetown to Louisiana.
The Chiefs are doing their homework on Louisiana LB Jaden Dugger
The Chiefs prioritized top-30 visits a bit differently this year. In years past, they heavily prioritized non-combine invites to obtain medical information on draft prospects. This year, they only had a select few of those guys in the building. I think that in and of itself says a lot about what Kansas City thinks about Dugger.
Q&A
Who is Jaden Dugger and what are his stats for the 2025 season?
Jaden Dugger is a linebacker from Louisiana who recorded 125 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, and three passes defended in the 2025 season.
What teams have shown interest in Jaden Dugger before the 2026 NFL Draft?
Before the 2026 NFL Draft, Jaden Dugger has met with the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Jets.
What were Jaden Dugger's performance metrics at his pro day?
At his pro day, Jaden Dugger ran a 4.6s 40-yard dash, completed 17 bench press reps, and achieved a 34-inch vertical jump along with a 126-inch broad jump.
