Best draft picks by Round - Round 5

[Rain Man]

Okay, we're moving up the draft list. Today we examine the top 5th-round picks in Chiefs history. Here's my list

1. Jerry Mays, 1961 - Jerry's not an AFL ringer, because he was a 5th round AFL pick and an 11th round NFL pick. He was a fixture in the Chiefs' first decade, playing for 10 seasons with 7 AFL pro bowl selections 2 AFL all-pro selections. He was drafted by the Vikings in the NFL draft, so if he hadn't chosen the Chiefs, I shudder to think how Super Bowl IV could have changed.

2. Dante Hall, 2000 - What is there to say? The human joystick. Seven years with the Chiefs, two pro bowls, an all-pro, and 11 return touchdowns. He's a lesson in how good a returner can be when you put Gary Stills and Derrick Blaylock in front of him.

3. Carlos Carson, 1980 - Carlos was with the Chiefs for 10.5 years, making two pro bowls. His best season was a pretty astounding 80 catches for 1,351 yards, and he's going to be installed in the Chiefs' ring of honor in 2017.

4. Tyreek Hill, 2016 - One season with the Chiefs so far, but with a pro bowl and an all-pro selection in that time. 12 touchdowns, fastest man in the NFL, and while he's only got one season of service, who below him on the list had a better Chiefs career?

5. Brandon Carr, 2008 - Four-year starter for the Chiefs, including his rookie year, and was able to leverage a strong resume with the Chiefs to get his dream job with his favorite team.

6. Scott Fujita, 2002 - This noted bounty hunter was only with the Chiefs for three years, but started for 2.5 of them and was one of the defense's stronger players, though that was a really low bar in the 2002-2004 time frame.

7. Derrick Graham, 1990 - Five years with the Chiefs, two as a starter. He could never quite live up to the Szott-Grunhard-Shield group he played with, but he started on some good teams.

8. Joe Horn, 1996 - He thrived once he moved into Willie Roaf's old house in New Orleans, but in KC he played for four years and wasn't a starter because Marty saw more upside in Kevin Lockett. But, hey, the fans recognized his ability.

9. Eric Holle, 1984 - Four years as a serviceable nose tackle backup. That'll get you on the list.

10. D.J. Alexander, 2015 - Only two years with the team, but has a pro bowl on his resume as a special teams ace. Still has growth potential from here.

Others who were considered include Charles Mincy, Derrick Blaylock, Pat Dennis, Jordan Black just to annoy people, Kendrick Lewis because I'm required to and it makes me mad that I had to think about him, Jim Arnold, Jimbo Elrod, Kolby Smith, and just for fun, Boomer Grigsby. I briefly pondered Sanders Commings, but he got hurt as soon as I thought about him and is no longer eligible.