Kansas City Chiefs made 6 total picks in 2017 NFL Draft
By Matt Conner
The Kansas City Chiefs made a total of six picks, three offensive and three defensive, in the 2017 NFL Draft after originally having 10 selections overall.
After starting draft weekend with a total of 10 picks, the Kansas City Chiefs ended up using six selections total, many of which were not their original slotted choices. Instead, John Dorsey dealt in one round after another to move around for the best overall draft value. Here are the six rookies who will comprise the Chiefs draft class of 2017.
Round 1, Pick 10 – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech
Twitter: @PatrickMahomes5
"“He is a big-time gunslinger like Brett Favre. He’s got the athletic ability. My question is can he learn to win in the pocket because to play in the NFL, at a certain point, you have to.” -Mike Mayock"
Round 2, Pick 27 – Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova
Twitter: None
"“You wanna talk about genetic freaks, folks. Step right up. I had a DC tell me when he’s the first guy off the bus, he looks so good, he should be pick No. 0. But he’s gonna be about a year away.” –Mike Mayock"
Round 3, Pick 22 – Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
Twitter: @KareemHunt7
"“The vision and the balance that has, I think he’s one of the most instinctive players in this entire draft class. I think this guy is going to be an outstanding pro.” –Daniel Jeremiah"
Round 4, Pick 33 – Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan
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"“Kansas City is banking on the 2015 version of Chesson who displayed the playmaking speed and ball skills that could find him in the Chiefs’ rotation early. Regardless, it’s clear they are building an offense for the future in this draft.” –Mark Dulgerian"
Round 5, Pick 40 – Ukeme Eligwe, OLB, Ga. Southern
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"“It took longer than some fans would have liked for Kansas City to address one of their weaker units, but Eligwe is a strong fit for Bob Sutton’s 34 scheme.” –Mark Dulgerian"
Round 6, Pick 35 – Leon McQuay III, S, USC
Twitter: @prod_thurdi
"“McQuay III has the size and athletic traits to develop into an underneath component to the Chiefs’ subpackages down the road. Until he improves his finishing ability in coverage, he’ll serve a core special-teamer.” –Mark Dulgerian"