Chiefs power rankings: Top 10 wide receivers in franchise history
By Bill Robbins
No. 8 Derrick Alexander
At No. 8 on this list is yet another ex-Cleveland Brown and draft pick of that organization. Alexander’s time in KC was short, just 4 seasons, but he made a big impact during his time at 1 Arrowhead Drive. DA’s 2000 season still stands as one of the best in franchise history for a wide receiver, as he caught 78 passes for a very impressive 1,391 yards and 10 touchdowns as well.
He quickly became known for his big play ability, and still holds two of the longest pass receptions for a Chief, with an 86-yard catch in 1999 and an 81-yard catch in 2000. It’s a shame that he couldn’t have had more years in the red and gold but an injury to his abdomen led to his subsequent release from the team in 2001.
No. 7 Henry Marshall
The University of Missouri’s own Henry Marshall had a long career with the Chiefs, playing 12 years for the team at his wide receiver spot. During that time, he caught 416 passes for 6,545 yards and 33 TDs, also rushing for 257 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns on the ground along the way.
He’s one of the few on this list that was actually drafted by Kansas City, and easily one of the best third round selections that this franchise has ever taken. Marshall will forever be known as one of the very best wide receivers in the decade of 1980’s for Chiefs kingdom.
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