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Analyst reveals surprising choice for favorite Chiefs draft selection
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs made notable selections in the draft, including cornerback Mansoor Delane and edge rusher R Mason Thomas. Analysts are reacting positively to these picks, highlighting their potential impact on the team's defense.
Key points
- Kansas City Chiefs had two first-round picks
- Selected cornerback Mansoor Delane
- Selected edge rusher R Mason Thomas
- Delane is considered one of the best corners
- Thomas is expected to contribute immediately
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The Kansas City Chiefs hit several key markers with their draft class, and as is the case every season, analysts grade and react to each team's draft haul.
The Chiefs boasted two first-round picks and grabbed Mansoor Delane after trading up with the Cleveland Browns, before selecting edge rusher R Mason Thomas later in the first-round.
Delane is seen as one of the best corners, while Thomas is seen as a player who can contribute straight away for Steve Spagnuolo's defense.
CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson, it isn't Delane that is his favorite pick of the Chiefs' draft; it's Thomas.
"Mansoor Delane is the easy pick here, but so too is R Mason Thomas, who I thought had a chance to sneak into Round 1," Wilson wrote. "He's Nik Bonitto, also a former second-rounder out of Oklahoma, who is now one of the best pass rushers in the league. Thomas adds some juice off the edge for a team that desperately needs it."
Q&A
Who did the Kansas City Chiefs select in the first round of the draft?
The Chiefs selected cornerback Mansoor Delane and edge rusher R Mason Thomas in the first round.
What positions did the Chiefs focus on in the recent draft?
The Chiefs focused on bolstering their defense by selecting a cornerback and an edge rusher.
How are analysts reacting to the Chiefs' draft picks?
Analysts are reacting positively, noting that both Delane and Thomas have the potential to make immediate contributions to the team's defense.
