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ROUND 1:

FS Eric Berry, Tennessee

Questions swirled around the league leading up to the draft about whether GM Scott Pioli, known for being one of the most thrifty general managers in football, would spend top-five money on the safety position. With the league having shifted to a pass-first league in recent years, the safety position has continued to grow in importance, however. Berry's toughness, physicality and durability were all reasons to make the Chiefs comfortable selecting a safety this early. He has stepped into the starting lineup immediately everywhere he has played during his career and found a way to change games with his exceptional instincts and ball skills. He has few deficiencies. The Chiefs know exactly what they are getting and now have an impact playmaker for Romeo Crennel's defense.


ROUND 2

RB Dexter McCluster, Mississippi

With C.J. Spiller and Jahvid Best both coming off the board in the first round, Dexter McCluster's value improved considerably. McCluster could combine with Thomas Jones to give the Chiefs a one-two complement like the Jets had a year ago when Leon Washington was healthy. McCluster's stock ascended at the Senior Bowl when he excelled catching the ball out of the slot and ran very crisp routes, but his strong finish against better competition in the Southeastern Conference was what was most impressive. The Chiefs needed to add more playmakers to support Matt Cassel, and McCluster fills the bill. The only concern is his lack of size and durability concerns, with a history of shoulder injuries, but he is extremely tough and has shown he will battle through pain.

 (from Atlanta): CB Javier Arenas, Alabama

After selecting Eric Berry with their first pick, the Chiefs continued to make over the back end of Romeo Crennel's defense by selecting a zone cornerback in the mold of Ronde Barber. Arenas is a squatty, tough, physical and instinctive corner who could excel manning short zones in a predominantly zone coverage scheme.

ROUND 3

OG Jon Asamoah, Illinois

Asamoah will likely be groomed to take over for Brian Waters, who could move to center. Asamoah is very tough, smart and hardworking and fits the profile of a Scott Pioli offensive lineman, but he does have some limitations with short arms and too much body stiffness.

 (from Minnesota through Houston): TE Tony Moeaki, Iowa

Moeaki's injury history is all that kept him from being drafted a round sooner. Despite weighing only 246 pounds, he is an effective blocker on the move and a very natural receiving talent. If he can remain healthy, he could potentially wrest a starting job away from Leonard Pope and help replace the production of Tony Gonzalez.

-PFW