The Best 7th-Round Draft Pick in Kansas City Chiefs History
By Will Coleman
The Chiefs have an illustrious history and their latest Super Bowl-winning team, which was largely built through the NFL Draft, only adds to that glory for Kansas City.
As of now, the Chiefs won't be making any selections past the fifth round this year, but it's interesting to know the talent Kansas City is capable of finding late in drafts. Perhaps the Chiefs' most impressive steal came in the seventh round of the 1984 draft.
Kevin Ross is one of the best defensive backs in franchise history and was selected in the 7th round. ?@KCChiefs_Matt breaks down Ross' impact ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/qXbpeAjPGW
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April 8, 2019
With the 173rd overall pick in the 1984 NFL Draft, Kansas City selected Kevin Ross, a defensive back out of Temple University. Ross spent 11 total seasons with the Chiefs throughout his pro career and became one of the best defenders in franchise history.
Granted, Ross was selected when there were 12 rounds in the NFL's draft process, but he's definitely the most impactful player Kansas City took this late. The two-time Pro Bowler racked up 38 career interceptions and was inducted into the Chiefs' Hall of Fame in 2011.
Former #Chiefs’ defensive back Kevin Ross went from a seventh-round pick in 1984 to a Pro Bowler and Ring of Honor inductee.
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) April 8, 2019
Here’s a look back at every seventh-rounder in Chiefs’ history as the 2019 draft approaches.https://t.co/VLrYy8jQRm
Ross retired ahead of the 1998 season and has since enjoyed a career in the NFL as a defensive backs coach. Now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ross is passing his expertise along to the next generation of standout cornerbacks.