The Kansas City Chiefs went into the 2010 NFL Draft looking to fill a lot of holes on both sides of the ball, and the Chiefs looked like the accomplished what they set out to do.
Defense was the first pick, taking Eric Berry with the 5th Overall selection. Many saw Berry as the best player in the draft, and he will step in right away at the safety position. His ability to cover and stop the run makes him a valuable asset and he should step in as a starter right away.
Offense was the pick in the second round, as the Chiefs selected Dexter McCluster. McCluster may be undersized as a running back, but as a slot receiver he has the speed and ability to make plays in the open field, and he can be the playmaker the Chiefs offense lacks in the passing game.
The rest of the draft was solid. Javier Arenas at cornerback is a good pick, and his ability as the best return man should make Chief fans think back to Dante Hall. The offensive line was a concern going into the draft, and it was addressed with the selection of Jon Asamoah, a guard who will help the run and pass game.
A late round sleeper looks to be Tony Moeaki, a tight end out of Iowa. The trade of Tony Gonzalez the year before left a gaping hole in the offense, and Moeaki can step in and, though no one is going to measure up to Gonzalez, he can help down the road.
Draft Grade: B+
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