A Closer Look at the Chiefs' Sixth Round Draft Picks 🎉🏈

The sixth round of the NFL Draft is often viewed as a wildcard round—teams have the chance to snag hidden gems that can turn out to be pivotal game-changers. The Kansas City Chiefs, with a rich history in the draft, have made several notable selections in this round since 1967. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and see who has made a mark on the team from the sixth round, along with some interesting insights! 📜✨

Chiefs Sixth Round Draft History

Here’s a chronological list of the players selected by the Chiefs in the sixth round along with the corresponding pick number and their college:

Recent Draft Picks:

2024 | Pick No. 211 | Kamal Hadden | CB | Tennessee
2023 | Pick No. 194 | Keondre Coburn | DT | Texas
2021 | Pick No. 226 | Trey Smith | G | Tennessee
2019 | Pick No. 214 | Darwin Thompson | RB | Utah State
2019 | Pick No. 201 | Rashad Fenton | CB | South Carolina
2018 | Pick No. 198 | Kahlil McKenzie | OG | Tennessee
2018 | Pick No. 196 | Tremon Smith | CB | Central Arkansas
2017 | Pick No. 218 | Leon McQuay | S | USC
2016 | Pick No. 203 | Dadi Nicolas | DE | Virginia Tech
2016 | Pick No. 178 | D.J. White | CB | Georgia Tech
2015 | Pick No. 217 | Rakeem Nunez-Roches | DT | Southern Miss
2014 | Pick No. 200 | Laurent Duvernay-Tardif | OL | McGill (Canada)
2014 | Pick No. 193 | Zach Fulton | G | Tennessee
2013 | Pick No. 204 | Braden Wilson | FB | Kansas State
2013 | Pick No. 170 | Eric Kush | C | California (PA)
2012 | Pick No. 182 | Cyrus Gray | RB | Texas A&M
2011 | Pick No. 199 | Jerrell Powe | DT | Mississippi
2009 | Pick No. 175 | Quinten Lawrence | WR | McNeese State
2008 | Pick No. 182 | Kevin Robinson | WR | Utah State
2008 | Pick No. 170 | Barry Richardson | T | Clemson
2007 | Pick No. 196 | Herbert Taylor | T | TCU
2006 | Pick No. 190 | Jeff Webb | WR | San Diego State
2006 | Pick No. 186 | Tre Stallings | G | Mississippi
2005 | Pick No. 199 | Khari Long | DE | Baylor
2005 | Pick No. 187 | Will Svitek | T | Stanford
2004 | Pick No. 195 | Jeris McIntyre | WR | Auburn
2003 | Pick No. 189 | Jimmy Wilkerson | DE | Oklahoma
2001 | Pick No. 176 | Alex Sulfsted | T | Miami (OH)
2000 | Pick No. 188 | Darnell Alford | G | Boston College
1998 | Pick No. 181 | Derrick Ransom | DT | Cincinnati
1997 | Pick No. 195 | Isaac Byrd | WR | Kansas
1996 | Pick No. 176 | Dietrich Jells | WR | Pittsburgh
1995 | Pick No. 207 | Tom Barndt | DT | Pittsburgh
1995 | Pick No. 202 | Bryan Proby | DT | Arizona State
1994 | Pick No. 185 | Anthony Daigle | RB | Fresno State
1993 | Pick No. 159 | Darius Turner | RB | Washington
1992 | Pick No. 159 | Tony Smith | WR | Notre Dame
1991 | Pick No. 162 | Darrell Malone | DB | Jacksonville State
1990 | Pick No. 152 | Tom Sims | DT | Pittsburgh
1989 | Pick No. 143 | Robb Thomas | WR | Oregon State
1988 | Pick No. 139 | James Saxon | FB | San Jose State
1986 | Pick No. 141 | Kent Hagood | RB | South Carolina
1985 | Pick No. 149 | John Bostic | DB | Bethune-Cookman
1984 | Pick No. 146 | Rufus Stevens | WR | Grambling State
1983 | Pick No. 146 | Ellis Gardner | T | Georgia Tech
1982 | Pick No. 157 | Durwood Roquemore | DB | Texas A&M-Kingsville
1981 | Pick No. 153 | Dock Luckie | DT | Florida
1980 | Pick No. 164 | Larry Heater | RB | Arizona
1980 | Pick No. 147 | Bubba Garcia | WR | Texas-El Paso
1979 | Pick No. 140 | Robert Gaines | WR | Washington
1977 | Pick No. 167 | Andre Herrera | RB | Southern Illinois
1977 | Pick No. 150 | Rick Burleson | DE | Texas
1976 | Pick No. 172 | Calvin Harper | OT | Illinois State
1976 | Pick No. 167 | Bob Gregolunas | LB | Northern Illinois
1976 | Pick No. 166 | Steve Taylor | DB | Kansas
1975 | Pick No. 139 | Dave Wasick | LB | San Jose State
1975 | Pick No. 137 | Morris LaGrand | RB | Tampa
1974 | Pick No. 131 | Jay Washington | RB | Clemson
1973 | Pick No. 145 | Doug Jones | DB | Cal State-Northridge
1972 | Pick No. 153 | John Kahler | DE | Long Beach State
1971 | Pick No. 146 | Kerry Reardon | DB | Iowa
1970 | Pick No. 156 | Bob Hews | OT | Princeton
1969 | Pick No. 155 | John Pleasant | RB | Alabama State
1967 | Pick No. 156 | Noland Smith | WR | Tennessee State

Analyzing the Impact of Sixth Round Picks 📈

An impressive 39 out of 64 players selected in the sixth round have appeared in at least one game for Kansas City. This statistic speaks volumes about the potential hidden talents that can emerge from this draft round.
The 2021 pick of Trey Smith has been considered nothing short of a steal. Taken with pick No. 226, Smith has maintained a remarkable record, starting 67 out of 68 games in the subsequent four seasons, showcasing his reliability and skillset.
Digging deeper into recent history, eleven of the last thirteen sixth-round selections since 2014 made it to the active roster for the Chiefs. Apart from Trey Smith, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, another notable pick from 2014, contributed significantly with 57 starts over his tenure with the team.
The record for most games played as a sixth-round pick for the Chiefs is held by Jimmy Wilkerson, who played in 72 games after being drafted with the 189th pick in 2003.

Notable Contributions from Sixth Round Players 🌟

Throughout the years, several sixth-round picks have proven their worth by playing significant roles in the Chiefs' games.

In addition to Wilkerson, players like Derrick Ransom (1998), Tom Barndt (1995), and James Saxon (1988) contributed by participating in over 50 games for Kansas City.
A special mention goes to Kerry Reardon, who also left his mark by demonstrating resilience and commitment on the field.

Conclusion 🏆

The sixth round of the NFL Draft holds a promise of untapped talent, and the Kansas City Chiefs have a noted history of finding players who not only make it to the team but also thrive in their roles. As the upcoming drafts approach, the anticipation of finding that next hidden gem remains high. Here’s to hoping the Chiefs continue to spot the talent that might redefine their future success! 🌟👊