Kansas City Chiefs: 2016 NFL Draft Grade Card
Mississippi State. CHRIS JONES. B+. . DT
The Kansas City Chiefs traded out of the first round to acquire a few more picks later on in the draft, so their first pick came 37th overall when they selected Chris Jones out of Mississippi State.
The only real reason I didn’t give this pick an A was because I feel like the Chiefs could have gone with a bigger immediate need, like at wide receiver or at cornerback.
Jones was one of the draft attendees, meaning many likely saw him going in the first round. I really feel like the Chiefs got a steal here, and it’s worth noting that Dontari Poe is in the final year of his contract, and Jaye Howard is only on a two-year deal. Jones could end up being a huge piece in the KC Chiefs defensive plans in the future.
The only real reason I didn’t give this pick an A was because I feel like the Chiefs could have gone with a bigger immediate need, like at wide receiver or at cornerback. Still though. Pretty good pick and he really should have been taken sometime in the first round.
Oh also, have you seen him dance? Nice to see so much excitement from a young guy. I think we’re gonna like this kid, Kansas City.
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