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Kansas City Chiefs' 2016 draft class: Analysis, grades, best picks, highlights

With the 2016 NFL draft now complete, every fan wants to review his or her team's draft. Where were the reaches? Was there enough value? Any potential busts?

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Kansas City Chiefs

Scouts Inc. on 2016 class

2 (37) Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State | Highlights

What he brings: An outstanding run-stopper, Jones has the long arms to press blockers off his frame and the quick hands to shed blocks with relative ease. He's also a powerful and sure tackle for the position. There aren't many defensive linemen who move as well as he does either, and there's a lot to like about his upside. His effort is good for the most part, but there are times when he appears to tire, his pads rise and he's not as effective.

How he fits: Mike DeVito retired and Allen Bailey hasn't appeared in all 16 games since his rookie season in 2011, so the Chiefs had a need at defensive end in their base 4-3 front. While he's inconsistent and hasn't reached his considerable upside yet, Jones has the tools to excel as a 5-technique in the Chiefs' scheme. As the 28th-ranked player on our board, he is also an excellent value pick at this point. -- Steve Muench


3 (74) KeiVarae Russell, CB, Notre Dame

What he brings: Russell is a well-rounded player with quality movement skill and natural instincts. He shows quick recognition skills that enable him to get an early break on the ball, and he also has above-average mirror skills. Russell shows good ball awareness when tracking and playing the ball in the air. He is a willing and reliable tackler. There are concerns about his availability; he has not put together a full season since 2013 due to injuries and suspensions. He has a chance to develop into a quality starter.

How he fits: Longtime stalwart CB Sean Smith is now a Raider, while 2014 third-round pick Phillip Gaines is coming off of a torn ACL. Russell is an instinctive, fluid and physical cornerback that has excellent ball awareness to fit within Kansas City's press-man scheme and adds depth opposite of rookie Pro-Bowler Marcus Peters. -- Kevin Weidl


4 (105) Parker Ehinger, OG, Cincinnati | Highlights

What he brings: A team captain and four-year starter, Ehinger lined up at right guard, left tackle and right tackle during his college career. While he played left tackle in 2015 and may be able to fill in at right tackle in a pinch, his best fit is at guard where his arm length isn't as much of a concern. He has the football acumen, technique and balance to provide good depth and possibly develop into a starter. -- Steve Muench


4 (106) Eric Murray, CB, Minnesota | Highlights

What he brings: Murray is a physical press corner with enough length and upper body strength to reroute receivers. He tested well at the scouting combine, and he's fast enough to run with most receivers. In addition, he rarely gets caught out of position and he gets an early break on the ball with some regularity. However, he doesn't have great size for a press corner and his physical style of play is more prone to draw flags at the NFL level. He's not a ball hawk either as he intercepted just two passes at Minnesota. -- Steve Muench


4 (126) Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida | Highlights

What he brings: Florida suspended Robinson on four separate occasions during his three seasons at Florida, which raises concerns about his focus and discipline off the field. He also could have benefited from another year of college football to polish his route running. On the positive side, he's quick and flashes the ability to separate underneath. Robinson has above-average open-field vision, and his ability to produce after the catch is underrated. -- Steve Muench


5 (162) Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford | Highlights

What he brings: Hogan is a three-year starter who finished his career at Stanford with a record of 36-10. He improved in every season and had his best year as a senior. He has an unorthodox throwing motion and has limitation due to below-average arm strength. Hogan, however, has the size, mental makeup, accuracy and pocket mobility to develop into a solid backup.

How he fits: Kansas City is a great fit for Hogan who lacks ideal physical tools, particularly arm strength, but is a cerebral quarterback who can make quick decisions within Andy Reid's West Coast system. Reid has a history of collecting quarterbacks to develop, and after losing Chase Daniel to free agency, Hogan will add depth behind Alex Smith and battle with Aaron Murray for the No. 2 role. -- Kevin Weidl


5 (165) Tyreek Hill, WR, West Alabama | Highlights

What he brings: An Oklahoma State transfer, Hill comes with some character red flags. He is a versatile weapon who can line up in the slot as a receiver and in the backfield as a change-of-pace runner. Hill is dynamic with the ball in his hands and brings excellent value as a returner on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl


6 (178) D.J. White, CB, Georgia Tech | Highlights

What he brings: A better football player than athlete, White isn't the most fluid corner in this class and doesn't have the second gear to consistently recover when he gets caught out of position. However, he's an instinctive corner who rarely gets caught out of positon, limits production after the catch and flashes the ability to play the ball. He's an above-average run-stopper who doesn't shy away from contact and chases with good effort. -- Steve Muench


6 (203) Dadi Lhomme Nicolas, OLB, Virginia Tech | Highlights

What he brings: Nicolas is a long, lean and explosive athlete who needs polish. He has upside as a speed rusher due to an excellent combination of first-step quickness, length and flexibility bending the edge. He possesses a linear lower half, lacks ideal bulk and must continue to get stronger as a run defender. Nicolas also doesn't have great reaction instincts and is at his best when in attacking mode. He has a chance to add help as a pass-rushing specialist and contributor on special teams, but he has the potential to develop into a three-down player if he is able to add weight and get stronger. -- Kevin Weidl


Mel Kiper's Draft Grade: B-

Kiper: There was some talk that the Chiefs would take a shot on Paxton Lynch in Round 1 as the heir apparent to Alex Smith, but we can't know if they would have pulled the trigger because Denver moved in. The Chiefs traded down to add a pick (they lost one from the Jeremy Maclin tampering charges) and added Chris Jones, a talented but inconsistent defensive tackle. Slight reach, but not bad. K.C. went right after needs with the next few picks: Keivarae Russell and Eric Murray at cornerback, Parker Ehinger at guard. Good need fits, and Murray could be a steal. I once saw him going far higher. Demarcus Robinson and Tyreek Hill are developmental options in the passing game, with Robinson having the more proven track record. Andy Reid loves to draft quarterbacks (as he should) and Kevin Hogan is the one this year. Not an exciting draft, but the Chiefs hit needs pretty well.


Todd McShay's favorite pick

Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State (No. 37 pick)

I know this pick comes with a little risk due to Jones' inconsistent motor, but you don't see many 6-foot-6, 310-pound players who have his combination of length, strength and athleticism. He's an outstanding run defender, with the long arms and upper-body power to keep blockers off his pads. And despite posting only 8.5 sacks in 39 games, he's a far more disruptive pass-rusher than his stats indicate. Jones has the highest upside of any defensive tackle in this class. The Chiefs could've justified taking Jones with their first-round pick (No. 28), but they traded down to No. 37 and got an extra fourth-rounder in exchange. That's smart draft management. They also did well to get QB Kevin Hogan in the fifth round. He got better and better throughout his college career, and I wouldn't be shocked if he beat out Aaron Murray for the No. 2 job.