Update: Just read that he’s a standout special teamer.
The Chiefs went with S DaJuan Morgan out of N.C. State with its third third -round pick. I can already hear the grumbling, but, hey, maybe the Chiefs aren’t as high on Bernard Pollard and Jarrad Page as fans are. Some fans act like they’ve both already made a handful of Pro Bowls. Let’s get serious; they both got burned frequently in pass coverage last year, and Page’s tackling left a lot to be desired.
Before I break down Morgan, I just want you to know that the kid’s versatile–he’s a dancer and a poet. Now Bernard isn’t the only Chiefs’ safety who can get down!
Moving on to the football side of things. Morgan knew he wasn’t going to be a first-round pick this year, but felt confident leaving as a junior nonetheless. Still, Scout had him ranked as their fourth best safety, and he might have been an ’09 first-round pick had he of stayed in school. Only a one-year starter, but he is an exceptional athlete with all the measurables. Led the Wolfpack with 97 tackles a year ago, his first as a starter. Ran a 4.5 40. Missed his whole high school senior year because of a car accident, so this kid is a classic late bloomer. He’ll be a boom-or-bust guy. Serious upside, folks.
That’s all I have on Morgan for now. Could be a stud or a flop, so we’ll have to take a wait-and-see approach with this kid. Check out his highlights. You will love the passion he plays with…
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