The Kansas City Chiefs were one of the big surprises of the 2010 NFL season. They started fast and wound up winning the AFC West with a 10-6 record. Their season came to an end with a loss to Baltimore in the playoffs, and the Chiefs are looking to build upon their successes going into 2011.
The Chiefs had a very strong draft in 2010, and followed up with another this year. In Round 1, they were able to add a playmaking receiver to team with Dwayne Bowe with the addition of Jonathon Baldwin from Pittsburgh. He is a tall target and very athletic for his size, and if he shows a work ethic and professionalism that Todd Haley has brought to Kansas City then quarterback Matt Cassell will have another dangerous target on the outside which will help to open up the running game for Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones.
The offensive line got some much needed help in Round 2 with the selection of Rodney Hudson, a center out of Florida State. Hudson can play either guard and center, and will help to open holes for the Chiefs ground game. The third round brought depth to the defensive line in Allen Bailey from Miami. Bailey can play either tackle or end, and can play the positions in both a 3-4 and 4-3 defense.
A late round sleeper pick looks to be Jalil Brown, a defensive back from Colorado picked in Round 4. Brown played in the shadow of Jimmy Smith at Colorado, but has the ability to be a contributing nickel back and eventually a starter down the road.
Draft Grade: A
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