First time watching his tape and this kid looks really good. Has speed and is bendy for his large size. In one play he was triple-teamed and still managed to sack the QB.

Got some weird ass names at DE. Karlaftis, Omenihu, and Anudike-Uzomah. Reminds me of when our secondary was a Key and Peele sketch.

I feel like the Chiefs did very well with pick 31. This guy is quality and not a reach IMO. We have 9 more picks. There will be movement tomorrow for sure. I'm pretty excited with this pick.

Damn I hope so. I’d probably be the first Cper to get called a pussy by one of our draft picks on draft day

He's pretty clearly a Chiefs-type pick. He's self-made hard-worker with a non-stop motor.

I see what you did there

Very safe pick for KC, in my opinion. I don't like him right now against the run but he's going to be able to grow into it here which is good. Certainly brings a great speed rush off the edge right away in sub-packages and our edge rotation should be fresher throughout games. He's similar to a younger Frank Clark to me, so Veach/Spags definitely seem to have a type at RDE.

My only real disappointment is passing on Hyatt. He could have put that explosive player back in the KC offense. But eh, there are plenty of WRs that might do that yet.

Kind of hopeful they make a move up for Benton tomorrow, really want that cat on the interior DL.

One great thing about the pick is we are officially set on DL, for now. I kind of ****ing love that. Two young up and coming edges.

Going to be weird seeing someone in Clark's spot who's going to be able to do that

The only thing that I can think of other than some unknown character/learning flaw is maybe teams dislike his hips/feet in transition more than we think.

I also like Benton and see DT as a major need. Would be a really nice fit.

I don’t want Nnadi playing any significant number of snaps. I’ve seen enough.

Agreed, but we still need some DT depth

He a good edge rusher. Can turn a corner and plays like he playing to get some food for some hungry orphans.

By the way, congrats staylor, I know you pined for this kid quite a bit.

Any idea of his coverage grade or how well he sets the edge? DJLN?

Idk, DT is still really thin after CJ, and as of now CJ is in his last year in KC.

https://twitter.com/MathBomb/status/1645028741649661955

https://twitter.com/MathBomb/status/1645028741649661955

Love this pick

I feel like he’s going to be a perfect compliment to karlaftis in that they’ll both be good solid players

Maybe not elite but they’re just gonna be real good every year

Dudes young too.

It’s painful to see how many draft experts on this board don’t watch college football. this kid came from our backyard and played 2 hours away….

Y'know what? I love this pick now.

Because it's NOT Frank Clark. And never will be ever again.

So I would like to welcome our newest Chief: Not Frankclark!

Sets the edge gets you 8 sacks a year I'll take that all day

Thanks man.

I thought one of those guys that went in the last half of the draft were going to fall to us, but FAU was my worst case scenario pick (in terms of how the board falls).

Bascially, there are quite a few guys I would've taken had they fallen, but he was my BPA (outside of Porter Jr.)

I would still like to bring in a free agent DE on a one year deal like Dunlop or Clark. Let that player take most of the snaps early, and increase snaps for Felix as he gets acclimated.

But who will be our coverage edge on run plays now!?

Real good has made the Bengals defensive line pretty tough. I'd take that.

Dane Brugler’s summary:

But doesn't Spags system really cover nicely for that? A lot of what we do seems designed expressly to diminish the need for those transitions. It's what makes communication so critical for our DBs.

Seems like his biggest weakness would be mitigated here and his strengths would play WAY up.

Unless he's just dumb or an asshole...

1-19 was amazing for us, 20-30 was just brutal for us, and so we made the best of a tough board, in a pretty tough draft year.

King Felix will be a good player for us.

His dad is a ****ing douche. Wouldn't surprise me if it was the same with the kid.

Admittedly he's going to be a massive step down from Shart Island.

pretty good

but what does adding a 4.73 40 do to this score?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuxczKMW...g&name=900x900

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The defending Super Bowl champion <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> now have two starting edge rushers AND three ‘starting’ CBs on ROOKIE deals …</p>&mdash; BJ Kissel (@BJ_KCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJ_KCSN/status/1651805227207589888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="art" dir="ltr">���� <a href="https://t.co/0hqAQux8eI">https://t.co/0hqAQux8eI</a></p>&mdash; Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) <a href="https://twitter.com/StoneColdJones/status/1651802817105911811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Gotta get some backstory on this.

I agree. I will never understand why they didn't keep Saunders. He was coming in strong and we didn't have the depth to just let him walk.

EXTEND THIS MAN!!!!

Lol I love how this dude puts tape on his arms and his little dance after tackling dudes. Looks legit as hell.

I do think his ability to contain running QBs might have at least played somewhat into that decision. Still have Lamar and Allen to worry about and now Richardson is in the AFC, plus there's a very real chance to see Hurts again.

Im late to the party but absolutely, this was my hope and imo an obvious need on defence. Good pick imo

Lol, you don't remember him trolling the Bengals into that absolute meltdown back in the early 2010s?

He means Porter, not FAU ( I think)

Loved this player and fit.

Spags going to see Justin Tuck.

That makes sense. I was thinking maybe he ran into FAU’s dad at a game or something.

You are not wrong, his weakness is the run, but that's to be expected as he only played 2 full seasons at Kansas State. But his pass-rush toolbox is definitely advanced for his age and has a high motor.

His best position appears to be when he is aligned on the outside shoulder of the tackle. That's his strength. His effectiveness does decrease if he has to play inside shoulder of the tackle.

Overall, if the Chiefs keep him as strictly an outside edge with an occasional inside on obvious 3rd and long passing downs, I think he'll do just fine in Spags aggressive scheme.

The Chiefs just won the SB with how many first round players on offense (not counting Mahomes)?

Two last names. Will fit in beautifully

What a pick. Mahomes can win another SB with him.

RAS actually goes up adding the 40


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuxlK61a...g&name=900x900

Mid

Yes. Missed the quote arrow for some reason.

3 cone-1st
20 yard shuttle-3rd

That’s his how his numbers compared to the DE’s that ran at the combine. Pretty damn good

And if he adds some muscle in the weight room that will drive it up even more.

Meh

Yes, this.

40 time for a DT/DE is irrelevant. The 10 yard and 20 yard and 3 cone times are more important (as well as bench press).

Made a grown ass man look like a little boy here

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrCCY...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Gonna make my best case scenario reasonably obscure NFL comp for him.

Shaun Phillips?

(You gonna steal this one too, KCSN guys???? Jabaal Sheard...****ing kidding me?)

Felix is a hard worker, I will give him that

Pretty good comp.

That seals it. I love this pick.

Confirmed HOFer.

I've watched the guy all season at K-State. There were times when he straight up manhandled some linemen at his current size. I think he's got the frame to bulk up even more. Great length, and he seems to have big strong hands, as he makes a bunch of tackles when reaching through defenders.

ROFL

I'm good with this pick. That said, I don't think Veach is going to be sitting on his hands tomorrow. I'd look for him to bundle some of those low round picks and move up in the 2nd and 3rd to grab a TE and RT.

I'm really OK with our WRs right now. KT will have all off season to work with our trainers, Moore will have a little more love from PMII, and I think Justyn Ross is going to be a stud. MVS will be good for 700-800 yards and Watson will be the occasional contributor and ST guy. You'll have 5 guys battling for that #6 WR spot.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Veach said the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> had 16-18 players with first round grades and Felix was one of them.<br><br>Also said a couple AFC teams weren’t interested in trading with Kansas City.<br><br>Naturally.</p>&mdash; PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PJGreenTV/status/1651809231035592704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I’d hope a 1R pick manhandled some college guys

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="et" dir="ltr">My notes on Felix Anudike-Uzomah . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/CXizzmy82h">pic.twitter.com/CXizzmy82h</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1651809464108851200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What about Mathias Kiwanuka?

A bit smaller, but pretty similar speed scores.

Kiwanuka would’ve been a Spags guy, right?

I suck at emojis. Is Jones’ reaction good or bad?

Well, I came here to post it about Porter so I got beat to the punch.

Wow. We really loved this guy.

No doubt you manhandled some college guys...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The moment Clark Hunt announced his team&#39;s selection of Felix Anudike-Uzomah. You simply cannot script it any better. KC native, Kansas State Wildcat and now a Kansas City Chief. The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year is going home.<a href="https://twitter.com/fanudike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fanudike</a><a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KStateFB</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a><br>Video: ABC <a href="https://t.co/yxNFMeVQqP">pic.twitter.com/yxNFMeVQqP</a></p>&mdash; Glenn Kinley (@glenn_kinley) <a href="https://twitter.com/glenn_kinley/status/1651801071906324480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
It's like itwas destiny.

I bet he leaves his entire soul on that field for us every single play. **** it, gimmie a dog like him on my team the rest will fall into place.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Felix Anudike-Uzomah, just now: &quot;I got drafted by literally my favorite team growing up.&quot;</p>&mdash; Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ByNateTaylor/status/1651811127150477312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Why? Is he Jewish?

yeah you have to have absolutely no soul to hate this pick now. im so on board. the story writes itself. imagine tamba teaching him in the off-season with karlaftis omg

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Felix Anudike-Uzomah said he went to his first Chiefs game at 7 years old. &quot;Back in the Matt Cassel days&quot;</p>&mdash; Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamMcDowell11/status/1651811683113877505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FAU and Karlaftis are going to kill dudes.

Holy shit I’m old.

Tamba is his hero too