MMQB’s All-Time NFL Draft includes 24 former Chiefs players
By Matt Conner
A recent draft of all-time NFL greats at Monday Morning Quarterback yielded a total of 24 former Chiefs picked among the 312 total selections.
The Kansas City Chiefs were very well-represented when Peter King and the rest of the staff at Monday Morning Quarterback unveiled the results of their special All-Time NFL Draft on Thursday. The Chiefs had a strong turnout of 24 players (and even a coach) taken among the total of 312 picks in the two-hour live draft.
The draft was born out of pure fun, per Peter King, and it included bringing together some impressive faux general managers to shape the teams of 25 players each plus one head coach. Some of the 12 invited to participate along with King were former Packers GM Ron Wolf, longtime NFL columnists Rick Gosselin and Bob McGinn, former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi, former Colts GM Bill Polian and more.
You should read through the full results and rosters for sure, but below is a quick summary of where Chiefs players were taken in the draft.
11. Joe Montana, QB
John Wooten selected the former 49ers and Chiefs quarterback in the first round, the earliest Chiefs player taken in the draft.
32. Willie Lanier, LB
Joe Horrigan, VP of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, is well versed with Lanier’s all-around game that included 27 interceptions and an unparalleled ferociousness as a tackler.
40. Jan Stenerud, K
Dan Fouts surprised many when he took a punter and kicker early, but if you’re going to take one, grabbing Stenerud is definitely the way to go.
42. Derrick Thomas, LB
The Chiefs greatest pass rusher of all time is also one of the NFL’s best, hence the reason Gil Brandt picked him so early.
51. Bobby Bell, LB
You’ve likely noticed that three Chiefs linebackers were taken within the first 51 overall picks. If that’s not a strong legacy…
72. Willie Roaf, OT
The Chiefs were fortunate to grab Roaf at a point where many thought he was done, one of the all-time greats who enjoyed several fine seasons in K.C.
77. Curley Culp, DL
John Turney took his first Chief, and as a football historian, he’s very familiar with Culp’s blend of quickness and strength and took the six-time Pro Bowler fairly early in the draft.
96. Buck Buchanan, DL
A rare combination of size, speed and quickness that set the mold for the future of defensive tackles.
113. Tony Gonzalez, TE
Turney gets the best tight end in NFL history for his offense (although he was technically the fifth TE taken in this draft).
121. Emmitt Thomas, DB
Joel Bussert is head of Player Personnel for the NFL and takes the Chiefs first defensive back.
123. Will Shields, OG
Will Shields’ induction into the Hall of Fame is coming as a 12-time Pro Bower, and Rick Gosselin’s selection here makes great sense.
127. Mike Webster, OL
Four picks after Rick Gosselin took Shields, another great lineman goes to Bob McGinn’s team.
132. Otis Taylor, WR
Many Chiefs fans might not realize just how great Otis Taylor was. The first and only Chiefs WR taken in this draft.
151. Marcus Allen, RB
The Raiders certainly have a better claim to Allen, but he played well for the Chiefs in the twilight of his career.
214. Ed Budde, OL
Bill Polian grabs the 7-time Pro Bowler to help anchor the interior of his offensive line.
215. Albert Lewis, DB
The four-time Pro Bowler had 38 interceptions in his 11 seasons in Kansas City
219. Ty Law, DB
Law had 6 of his career 53 interceptions during his tenure with the Chiefs.
231. Morten Andersen, K
Andersen is more often identified with other teams, but the only years he led the NFL in extra points made were with the Chiefs. Rick Gosselin takes his first of two straight Chiefs special teams players here.
243. Jerrel Wilson, P
Rick Gosselin reaches for another Chiefs player to round out his special teams play, pulling in K.C.’s longtime punter who made 3 Pro Bowls.
274. John Carney, K
The journeyman kicker was also one of the NFL’s most reliable legs for years (and years and years).
278. Johnny Robinson, DB
Robinson was an iron man in the Chiefs secondary and got better with age, putting up his best seasons as he got near and into his thirties.
279. Neil Smith, DL
The six-time Pro Bowler ended his career with an incredible 104.5 sacks in the middle. A true mauler.
281. Nick Lowery, K
It’s amazing how many great kickers the Chiefs have had over the years, even though some on this list only lasted a short time.
303. Marv Levy, HC
Levy cut his teeth on head coaching in the NFL with the Chiefs before finding much greater success in Buffalo.