Kansas City Chiefs 2010 NFL Draft Picks

Kansas City Chiefs

Needs Analysis: The Chiefs surprised a few people with the Eric Berry pick and followed it up with another surprise by selecting Dexter McCluster in the second round. My favorite mid-round pick was center/guard Jon Asamoah. The Chiefs still have work to do on both lines and Scott Pioli has always made a living in the post-draft signings.

Pick Player Pos Ht Wt College Grade* Fan Pick* Watch
Round 1, Pick 5 (5) Eric Berry SS 6'0" 211 Tennessee 8.6 5
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Pick Analysis: The Chiefs ignore their needs along the offensive line to add a dynamic playmaker in the secondary. As a safety with rare corner-like skills, Berry is capable of roaming the deep middle or covering slot receivers in man-to-man. With his underrated blitz skills, Berry figures to be an important part of Romeo Crennel's aggressive defense.
Round 2, Pick 4 (36) Dexter McCluster RB 5'9" 172 Mississippi 7.5 --
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Pick Analysis: The Chiefs ignore a perceived need along the offensive line to add a dynamic playmaker. Dexter McCluster is diminutive by pro standards, but his outstanding quickness and burst makes him a terror in the open field. With the skills to be a factor as a runner or receiver, McCluster's a matchup nightmare who figures to be a big part of Todd Haley's game plan in 2010.
Round 2, Pick 18 (50) (From Falcons) Javier Arenas CB 5'9" 197 Alabama 7.1 --
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Pick Analysis: The Chiefs pick up Javier Arenas to shore up their leaky secondary. The multi-purpose threat from Alabama is a savvy cover man with outstanding return skills. Though he lacks outstanding speed, he is an instinctive player with an uncanny knack for making plays on the ball. While he may never develop into a front-line player, he should excel as a nickel corner in Romeo Crennel's scheme.
Round 3, Pick 4 (68) Jon Asamoah OG 6'4" 305 Illinois 7.8 --
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Pick Analysis: The Chiefs select a hard-nosed interior player in Jon Asamoah. He has exceptional strength for the position, and will push immediately for playing time at right guard.
Round 3, Pick 29 (93) (From Vikings through Texans) Tony Moeaki TE 6'3" 245 Iowa 3.6 --
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Pick Analysis: The Chiefs take one of the best blocking tight ends in the draft with their selection of Tony Moeaki. He is a strong blocker on the edge, and he possesses underrated receiving skills. With the Chiefs' offense poised to evolve under Charlie Weis, Moeaki could become a quiet contributor as a rookie.
Round 5, Pick 5 (136) Kendrick Lewis FS 6'0" 198 Mississippi 3.4 --
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Pick Analysis: The Chiefs add another piece to their secondary with Kendrick Lewis. The instinctive ball hawk flashes good awareness for the position, and has the savvy to make the calls in the back end. After watching balls repeatedly fly over their head in 2009, the Chiefs are shoring up their secondary with smart safeties to eliminate those mistakes this season.
Round 5, Pick 11 (142) (From Dolphins) Cameron Sheffield DE 6'2" 257 Troy 3.1 --
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Pick Analysis: The Chiefs pick up a hybrid rusher with the selection of Cameron Sheffield. The former Troy standout has intriguing skills, and could develop into a solid pass rusher in time. The Chiefs continue to add bodies to facilitate their transition to the 3-4, and Sheffield meets a huge need.