TEAM |
RND |
PICK |
OVR PICK |
PLAYER |
POS |
COLLEGE |
TRADE NOTES |
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1 |
5 |
5 |
Glenn Dorsey |
DT |
LSU |
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Draft Scout Says: The Chiefs had targeted pass rusher Vernon Gholston, but with Dorsey shockingly still on the board, GM Carl Peterson instead addressed the middle of the line. Considering the running games throughout the AFC West, the Chiefs made the correct choice in ta king this run-stuffing presence. With 12 other picks spread throughout the draft, expect a focus next on the offensive line.
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1 |
15 |
15 |
*Branden Albert |
OG |
Virginia |
(From Lions) |
Draft Scout Says: In trading up with Detroit the Chiefs addressed their greatest area of concern in adding Albert, among the most athletic and versatile offensive linemen in the draft. With the team also having holes inside at guard and center, expect the Chiefs to contin ue to focus on the offensive line throughout the draft.
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2 |
4 |
35 |
*Brandon Flowers |
CB |
Virginia Tech |
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Draft Scout Says: With real needs at nearly every position, the Chiefs are in the enjoyable position of being able to take the best player available. With such a run on offensive tackles throughout the first round, the Chiefs shifted their focus to cornerback, adding Flow ers, who is viewed by many as one of the toughest and most instinctive corners of the draft.
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3 |
10 |
73 |
*Jamaal Charles |
RB |
Texas |
(Chiefs acquired pick, another 3rd, and a 6th round pick in 2008 draft with Vikings in exchange for DE Jared Allen and a 6th round pick, April 23, 2008.) |
Draft Scout Says: Larry Johnson's starting position is safe, as the Chiefs drafted Charles simply because he was too talented to slip any further. Blessed with spectacular speed, Charles was one of the hotter backs down the stretch for the Longhorns. His playmaking abilit y made sense for a team looking for a change of pace back.
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3 |
13 |
76 |
Brad Cottam |
TE |
Tennessee |
(From Lions) |
Draft Scout Says: With three picks in the round the Chiefs can afford to take a gamble on greatness, at times, and in tight end, Cottam, they are projecting he can be a better NFL player than collegiate one. Cottam, who was limited to only a handful of starts as a senior due to injuries, leapt up the board with a fantastic showing throughout Senior Bowl week.
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3 |
19 |
82 |
*DaJuan Morgan |
FS |
North Carolina State |
(Chiefs acquired pick, another 3rd, and a 6th round pick in 2008 draft with Vikings in exchange for DE Jared Allen and a 6th round pick, April 23, 2008.) |
Draft Scout Says: With their third pick of the round the Chiefs once again took the best available player, nabbing Morgan. With only one season as a starter, Morgan is a bit of a gamble, but his athleticism, playmaking ability, and intensity on the field jumps off the fil m.
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4 |
6 |
105 |
Will Franklin |
WR |
Missouri |
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5 |
5 |
140 |
Brandon Carr |
CB |
Grand Valley State |
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6 |
4 |
170 |
Barry Richardson |
OT |
Clemson |
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6 |
16 |
182 |
Kevin Robinson |
WR |
Utah State |
(Chiefs acquired pick, along with 1st and two 3rds in the 2008 draft with Vikings in exchange for DE Jared Allen and a 2008 6th round pick, April 23, 2008.) |
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7 |
3 |
210 |
Brian Johnston |
RB |
Gardner-Webb |
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7 |
32 |
239 |
Mike Merritt |
TE |
Central Florida |
(Chiefs acquired pick from Giants for PK Lawrence Tynes, May 22, 2007.) |
The Chiefs have 12 Draft Picks in 2008