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With the NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror we take the Kansas City Chiefs "Off The Clock" with pick-by-pick analysis, the Bible's take and our grade.
 (1-3) Tyson Jackson, DE (LSU): Wow. We heard this rumor leading up to the draft and it became reality. There’s no doubt that the Chiefs like Jackson’s proven resume of playing defensive end in the 3-4 scheme. Looks like new GM Scott Pioli will be drafting based on which players best fit Kansas City’s system. Seems like a simple plan, but many NFL teams do not pattern themselves after the same formula. Having said that, this was reach—Jackson is not Richard Seymour.
(3-67) Alex Magee, DE (Purdue): While Jarron Gilbert (still on the board) has more potential, this was an excellent pick by the Chiefs as they added what they hope will be a long-term bookend to put on the other side of Tyson Jackson. He's a defensive tackle who will shift to defensive end in the 3-4. Purdue Coach Danny Hope told us that would be Magee’s ideal NFL position because of his combo of size and quickness.
(4-102) Donald Washington, CB (Ohio State): The Chiefs made a surprising choice in round four, selecting a corner when they already had three very young and talented corners on the roster. Washington has good size and athletic ability—a workout warrior who boosted his stock with an impressive performance at the NFL Scouting Combine. He will challenge last year’s Chief Defensive Rookie of the Year Maurice Leggett for the nickel back position.
 (5-139) Colin Brown, OT (Missouri): While the Chiefs have a solid left tackle in Brandon Albert, they desperately needed to add an offensive lineman in the draft. Brown will compete for a starting spot on the right side, but is probably a year or two away. KC reached little bit for the local product. Hopefully he’ll last longer than fellow Missouri product, wide out Will Franklin.
(6-175) Quinten Lawrence, WR (McNeese State): The Chiefs have needed a speed receiver for years and have lacked a solid return man since the Dante Hall days. Lawrence could be that guy. The small school standout is very quick and elusive, a potentially perfect fit. With the current departure of Franklin and last year’s return man Kevin Robinson, Lawrence has a good chance of seeing the field next season if he can make the transition to the NFL level.
(7-212) Javarris Williams, RB (Tennessee State): There is a lot of speculation that Larry Johnson is on his way out of KC. There is also doubt that Jamal Charles or Kolby Smith can handle the workload. Charles is more of a scat back and Smith has been injury prone. Williams offered nice value in the seventh round and has a great chance of earning a spot on the roster. He is a solid all-around back with good size and shows quickness running in between the tackles.
(7-237) Jack O’Connell, TE (Miami, OH): With the trade of Tony Gonzalez the Chiefs have a huge hole to fill on offense. There is not much depth at the tight end position and the guys that are on the roster are known as “blocking tight ends”. O’Connell is a quick guy with good hands. He could help fill the void left by the future Hall of Famer. (Pick From Carolina via Miami)
(7-256) Ryan Succop, K (South Carolina): Mr. Irrelevant is a good kicker with a big leg. The Chiefs’ kicking game has been pathetic for the past 10 years, and they missed bigg in 2008 when they selected Justin Medlock over Mason Crosby. The Chiefs hope Succop can prove himself early. (Compensatory Pick)
Teams Needs: DE, OT, WR, LB, RB, OG
Needs Filled: Four of six.
The Bible’s Take: The Chiefs did not make the sexy selection of Michael Crabtree or Aaron Curry. They went with what is appears to be the safe pick in Tyson Jackson (third straight year KC selected a LSU player). The team is rebuilding their defense completely, switching to the 3-4. Jackson and third round pick Alex McGee should provide two players that are big enough and physical enough to handle the D-End positions the 3-4 requires. The team had a solid draft. Some might call it boring, but the team may have landed several future starters at key positions and a kicker to boot.
Grade: C+
Photo Credit: SEC Sports Media, College Press Box (Missouri)
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