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He's got a five rounder today! Six picks!
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
Let me ask you a question. Say you have a top-five pick, and you're looking at three talented players to draft with your selection. One of the guys might be slightly higher rated than the other two, but he has had chronic knee problems the past two years. He didn't miss any time, but he's always been in pain. Upon examining the player at the hospital instead of watching him working out at the combine, one doctor says he has major concerns about the prospect's knees. A week later, there are reports of other injuries no one even knew about. So, do you take a major risk and pray that his body holds up for 8-10 seasons, or do you take the slightly lesser talent, knowing that lingering injuries definitely won't be a problem?
This is one reason why I think Glenn Dorsey could slip all the way down to No. 9. I think he's an incredible player, but I wouldn't touch him with a top-five selection. If he falls past Kansas City, the Jets, Patriots and Ravens won't take him because he doesn't fit their systems.
With Jake Long unavailable, I think it's pretty much between Dorsey and Sedrick Ellis. Given the former's injury issues, it has to be the tackle from USC. But it's not like the Chiefs aren't getting a mediocre player or anything; Ellis threw opposing offensive linemen aside as if they were small children at the Senior Bowl.
35. Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Collins, OT, Kansas
Even though Anthony Collins is a bit of a reach here, he's pretty much a no-brainer; Kansas City cannot afford to surrender 55 sacks against next year. Hopefully that will change with Collins on the Chiefs' offensive front.
66. Kansas City Chiefs: Trae Williams, CB, South Florida
Ty Law and Patrick Surtain will both be over the age of 32 once the 2008 season commences.
101. Kansas City Chiefs: William Franklin, WR, Missouri
The Chiefs have nothing at receiver after Dwayne Bowe. As a rookie, Bowe recorded 995 yards. Ranking in at No. 2 was Jeff Webb, 313 yards. Yeeesh.
127. Kansas City Chiefs: John Sullivan, C, Notre Dame
The Chiefs have to keep upgrading their offensive line. However, knowing Carl Peterson's draft tactics, he'll probably take Justin Medlock here.
131. Kansas City Chiefs: John David Booty, QB, USC
A young quarterback to compete with Brodie Croyle for the starting job. John David Booty had the smallest hands of any quarterback at the combine, so he could be very prone to fumbling in the NFL.
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