Chiefs Select Glenn Dorsey With The 5th Pick…

Sat, Apr 26, 2008

Chiefs select the dominant DT from LSU with the 5th pick in the draft. The Chiefs almost pulled the trigger on trading down for even more picks but decided to go with Dorsey in hopes of a big presence in the middle. Really looking forward to the freedom this player will give to our linebackers to do their jobs.

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(Via SpamDraft)

Dorsey is a high-character guy who is a coach’s dream. He puts the interests of the team above his own personal concerns and is all about winning. He’s compact, strong, and lightning quick. It often seems as if he’s moving before the center snaps the ball. Against the run, he’s a true plugger, taking up two blockers consistently and erasing holes for the ball-carrier. He’s able to stay low and create power from his legs and use his long arms (35″+) effectively to keep blockers at bay. He moves well laterally and can get down the line in pursuit. As a pass-rusher, Dorsey’s quickness allows him to penetrate the gaps and his strength allows him to overpower the offensive linemen. There are very few NFL blockers currently that could handle Dorsey one-on-one. Dorsey is a team leader, both vocally and demonstrably. He played through pain his senior season and even maintained a positive perspective in the days leading up to the draft when rumors were floated regarding a “clandestine” knee surgery that never occurred. He’s going to be an asset in the community for whichever franchise is fortunate enough to draft him.