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The Top Ten 2016 NFL Draft Classes

By Brady Lunt

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

Draft Picks

  • 37 – Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi St.
  • 59 – KeiVarae Russell, DB, Notre Dame
  • 105 – Parker Ehinger, OG, Cincinnati
  • 106 – Eric Murray, DB, Minnesota
  • 126 – Demarcus Robinson, WR, Florida
  • 162 – Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford
  • 165 – Tyreek Hill, WR, West Alabama
  • 178 – D.J. White, DB, Georgia Tech
  • 203 – Dadi Nicolas, DE, Virginia Tech

The Kansas City Chiefs did not have a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, putting immense pressure on the organization and scouts to draft successfully from Round two. They did rather well, considering the early impact of two key prospects. Chris Jones, a highly athletic defensive tackle with tremendous potential, was selected with the 37th overall pick and pushed his way into playing time early in the season. While his production doesn’t jump off the page (28 tackles, two sacks), he has certainly shown flashes of becoming a key cog on this defense.

The true meat of this Chiefs’ draft class, however, centers around 5th round (165th overall) WR Tyreek Hill. Coming out of West Alabama, evaluations on Hill varied widely. While his play speed was considered incredible, scouting reports often pointed to a lack of physicality and production on tape. It’s safe to say his proven any doubters wrong.

Tyreek single-handedly transformed the Chiefs’ offense and special teams. His unique speed gave Kansas City an entirely new dynamic that defenses have had a hard time responding too. Hill finished the regular season with 593 receiving yards (six touchdowns) and 267 rushing yards (three touchdowns). On special teams, he averaged 15.2 yards per punt return, with two touchdowns and a long of 95 yards. On kick returns, he finished with 384 total yards and another TD. All-in-all, Hill had a phenomenal rookie season that saw him enter the record books (see below)

While other players have yet to make a strong impact, Hill and Jones more than pulled the weight for this class.

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