You grade the draft- all 7 rounds (Poll)

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2008 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS DRAFT
(Pick Analysis by NFL.com)

1a. (5) DE - GLENN DORSEY - 6-1 - 297 - LSU
Combine 40 Time: Did not run.


Pick Analysis: Dorsey's dominance should go a long way toward helping Kansas City rebuild its defense. He should command double-teams and the Chiefs become better up the middle instantly. There were some concerns about problems with Dorsey's tibia stress fracture, which may have been the reason he was still on the board at this point. His best traits are outstanding agility and a great motor.

1b. (15) T/G - BRANDEN ALBERT - 6-5 - 316 - VIRGINIA
Combine 40 Time: 5.17.


Pick Analysis: Albert has the versatility to play guard or tackle in the NFL. He finishes blocks down the field and in space. He started 37 games (35 games at left guard, two at left tackle) for Virginia over three years. Has great overall athletic ability for a big man and could develop into the best offensive lineman in the draft.

2. (35) CB BRANDON FLOWERS - 5-9 - 187 - VIRGINIA TECH
Combine 40 Time: 4.55.


Bench Press Champion. Pick Analysis: With better speed, Flowers would have been a much higher pick. He plays the game faster than his timed speed indicates (4.55). Best traits are good instincts and physical play.

3a. (73) RB JAMAAL CHARLES - 5-11 - 199 - TEXAS
Combine 40: 4.38.


Pick Analysis: The Chiefs take a guy that is likely the best player on their board right now in Charles. He likely fell to the third round due to his lack of strength, but when it comes to speed, he's a break-away back. His playmaking ability makes him a potential situational player that can also catch the ball.

3b. (76) TE BRAD COTTAM - 6-7 - 269 - TENNESSEE
Combine 40 Time: 4.68.

Analysis
Pick Analysis:Cottam's problem was the fact that he only started 10 games in five years at Tennessee. He has very impressive size and skills for a tight end to go with speed in the 4.6's. The Chiefs may be looking for a future starter with Tony Gonzalez nearing the end of his career.

3c. (82) S DAJUAN MORGAN - 6-0 - 203 - NC STATE
Combine 40 Time: 4.52.

Pick Analysis: Morgan was a one-year starter and raw, but has good athletic ability and potential. He is the type of player who can get better in the pros with good coaching, because of his measurables and potential to develop. He is an excellent special teams player who originally made his mark in the kicking game.

4. (105) WR WILL FRANKLIN - 6-0 - 209 - MISSOURI
Combine 40: 4.37.


Pick Analysis: At over 6-feet and 214 pounds, Franklin has impressive speed (he ran a 4.3 40) for a guy his size. He is extremely explosive and was generally graded as a third rounder, so Kansas City gets good value in the fourth round

5. (140) CB BRANDON CARR - 6-0 - 207 - GRAND VALLEY ST.

Pick Analysis:Carr went under the radar as a Division II All-American for Grand Valley State. He has good size for a cornerback, but looked more like an athlete than a football player at times. He needs to work on his technique.

6a. (170) T BARRY RICHARDSON - 6-6 - 319 - CLEMSON
Combine 40 Time: 5.47.


Pick Analysis: He's a huge guy who runs well and has talent, but it has been said he lacks passion for the game. If a coach can motivate him and get him excited about playing football, he may well wind up being a find at the guard position.

6b. (182) WR KEVIN ROBINSON 6-0 190 -Utah St.
Combine 40: 4.69.


Pick Analysis:Robinson is the best return man in the country out of Utah State. The competition isn't great in the WAC and it could be tough for him to adjust to the pro game. Still, he's very good at what he does and is an excellent special teamer.

7a. DE BRIAN JOHNSTON 6-5 280 Gardner-Webb
40 speed (non-combine): 4.78


With the advent of the 34 defense in the NFL, those jumbo defensive ends like Johnston have been much sought after. Johnston has fought almost constant double teams, which is why his 6 sacks don’t look that impressive, but he has proven to be very solid against the run, despite being double teamed, his 74 tackles, 20.5 being for a loss, prove that he can fight through multiple blockers and get to the ball carrier. Very good at using his hands, strong and quick, Johnston plays the game with a non-stop motor. He will have to increase his repertoire of pass rushing moves and continue to train to get stronger and quicker in the NFL, but he has the raw talent and skills to warrant a 4th or 5th round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

7b Michael Merrit TE So. Florida Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 270 pounds

Pick Analysis: A prototypical blocking tight end, Merritt has good size and strength. He is not a threat in the passing game, but can be utilized in jumbo packages.

[DT Fan]

Day 1, I'd give an A+. Landing Dorsey and Albert is unbelievable and I think Brandon Flowers may turn out to be the best corner in the draft. He only dropped because of combine speed, but just from watching him play, I suspect his game speed is right there with any of the corners drafted ahead of him. They took who I wanted with both first round picks and with round 2 pick I was hoping for Flowers or James Hardy, so I'm thrilled.

Day 2, I'd give a B. We got BPAs, but they didn't exactly match up with need so it's not an A.

The killer for me was passing twice on Early Doucet. That guy would have started for us at WR from day 1.

Otherwise, I was thrilled with the Morgan, Johnston, and Richardson picks, and I don't mind us burning a 6th on a possible KR.

I suspect we reached on Franklin because we hadn't addressed WR yet and I was a little disappointed with the last pick (wanted Eric Young), but I'm not going to lose sleep over the 32nd pick of the second round.

Overall, I give it an A- with only passing on Early Doucet as a regret.

[StcChief]

solid A

[Gravedigger]

Cottam is Neon White! A-, 2 TE's is still a negative in my book and not enough Olinemen and DE not till round six as well.

[KurtCobain]

Originally Posted by Mecca

If Morgan isn't awesome you guys are gonna **** with me aren't you...

Always. Every day.

[ptlyon]

Ahhhh shit

[Rain Man]

I apparently liked the Barry Richardson pick. In fairness, a late-round pick who becomes a starter is a success.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Mecca

If Morgan isn't awesome you guys are gonna **** with me aren't you...

heh

[KCrockaholic]

I voted. Just now.

I can't believe more people didn't think Jamaal Charles was an A+ pick.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I voted. Just now.

I can't believe more people didn't think Jamaal Charles was an A+ pick.

What was your vote on Mike Merritt?

[BlackHelicopters]

A-

[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

What was your vote on Mike Merritt?

Keep doubting Mike Merritt!!