The first three rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft are now complete. Now it's time to take a closer look at the five newest members of the Kansas City Chiefs. GM Scott Pioli has stated he is looking for smart players with good character. If the first five selections are any indication, Pioli seems to be selecting the best player that fits the profile regardless of positional need. So now a closer look.
First Round
5. Eric Berry, Safety / University of Tennessee
Personally I like this selection. Berry will start immediately and be a disruptive force in the secondary. He's a big hitter with exceptional coverage and blitz skills. Berry is also exceptional academically, which lends to the idea of drafting smart character players. Compared by most to Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens. I'll be more than happy if he turns into that type of player.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d817801dc/2010-Draft-Vignettes-Eric-Berry-Tennessee
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d817b5577/Chiefs-take-Eric-Berry
Second Round
36. Dexter McCluster, Running Back / Ole Miss
This one had me scratching my head at first. It seemed like a luxury pick for a team with bigger holes elsewhere. Taking a closer look though the pick makes a lot more sense. McCluster is small by NFL standards (5'8", 172lbs.), but is a dynamic playmaker. He has outstanding quickness and skills to be a runner or receiver. The Chiefs have already said he will be a Wide Receiver for them, giving Head Coach Todd Haley the "Wes Welker" type player he wants for his offense.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d8177fc9a/2010-Draft-Vignettes-Dexter-McCluster-Mississippi
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d817be04a/Chiefs-take-Dexter
50. Javier Arenas, Cornerback / University of Alabama
This one made more sense to me. The place where Arenas will make the biggest impact for the Chiefs is the return game. He is the best kickoff / punt return prospect in the draft. This shores up a gaping hole in Chiefs Special Teams play. Arenas' size (5'9", 197lbs.) will likely limit him to being a nickelback at the NFL level. But he is a hard worker (Voted captain of Alabama's "All Practice Team") with good athleticism and instincts. Plus, the guy just makes plays.
http://www.kcchiefs.com/media-center/videos/Meet-Javier-Arenas/160a2815-0c89-4f95-8e9b-7846212bb123
Third Round
68. Jon Asamoah, Guard / University of Illinois
The streak of dynamic playmakers ends here. Instead the Chiefs just took a big, nasty interior offensive lineman. He can play either left or right guard giving the Chiefs needed depth on the O-Line. And he's yet another academic star with a 3.8 GPA fitting with the Pioli profile.
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d81780ab5/2010-Draft-Vignettes-Jon-Asamoah-Illinois
93. Tony Moeaki, Tight End / Iowa University
Moeaki is one of the better blocking Tight Ends available. He's also a savvy and sure handed target for Matt Cassel. The Chiefs benefit here as Moeaki graded out as a second round talent by many. Injury concerns caused him to slip on draft day. If he can remain healthy, this is a more than solid acquisition.
http://www.kcchiefs.com/media-center/videos/Meet-Tony-Moeaki/799e38c2-8458-40ec-a98c-571cc7ed5bf7
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