Kansas City Chiefs 2009 NFL Draft Needs

Offense: QB RB FB WR TE OT OG C
Defense: DT NT DE Hybrid DE/OLB OLB ILB FS SS CB
Special Teams: K P RS LS

Top Overall Draft Prospects

NFL Mock Draft

Chiefs Picks by Round: 1st(3), 2nd(35), 3rd(67), 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, plus any compensatory picks that may be awarded.

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Chiefs Draft Needs
Urgent: A strong run-blocking right offensive tackle to pair opposite Branden Albert is urgently needed. A franchise pass-rushing right defensive end to replace the departed Jared Allen is desperately needed. If the Chiefs do not think Tyler Thigpen is their quarterback of the future, then they need to draft a franchise signal caller.

Strong: A wide receiver to play opposite Dwayne Bowe, a tight end to groom behind Tony Gonzalez, an offensive guard to groom behind Brian Waters, and a corner to pair opposite Brandon Flowers are strongly needed.

Moderate: A starting defensive tackle to pair with Glenn Dorsey, a starting center, and a reserve linebacker are needed also.

Nice to Have: Wide receivers, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, and defensive backs are also needed.

Wild Card: Will Kansas City entrust their offense to Thigpen or draft a franchise quarterback?

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Chiefs Draft Board
First Round: Michael Crabtree WR Texas Tech, Andre Smith OT Alabama, Malcolm Jenkins CB Ohio State

Second Round: Ebon Britton OT Arizona, Darrius Heyward-Bey WR Maryland

Third Round: Phil Loadholt OT Oklahoma, Connor Barwin DE Cincinnati

Fourth Round: Matt Shaughnessey DE Wisconsin, Asher Allen CB Georgia

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