The Kansas City Chiefs hold pick No. 31 for the first time since they selected Michigan OT Trezelle Jenkins back in the 1995 NFL draft. Over the past 15 seasons, NFL teams have found great value with what is typically the penultimate pick in the first round of the draft. There have been some great picks on both sides of the ball, but there have also been some failures too.
Below you’ll find a breakdown of the positions drafted at pick No. 31 over the past 15 seasons:
- QB: 0
- WR: 0
- RB: 3
- TE: 1
- OT: 2
- IOL: 1
- DE: 2
- DT: 0
- LB: 2
- CB: 2
- DB: 2
Here is a breakdown of the college conferences of the players selected:
- ACC: 3
- Big 12: 2
- SEC: 3
- Pac 12: 1
- Big 10: 5
- Mountain West: 1
Finally, here’s the full list of each of the players drafted at pick No. 31 over the past 15 NFL drafts:
2020: Minnesota Vikings – TCU CB Jeff Gladney
Gladney looks like the latest failed pick at No. 31 after he was recently arrested over…
Gladney looks like the latest failed pick at No. 31 after he was recently arrested over allegations of assault and was charged with a third-degree felony.
2019: Atlanta Falcons – Washington OT Kaleb McGary
The most solid offensive tackle prospect to come out of pick No. 31. He has started…
The most solid offensive tackle prospect to come out of pick No. 31. He has started 29 games over the past two seasons and has the makings of a franchise left tackle.
2018: New England Patriots – Georgia RB Sony Michel
A Super Bowl LII hero for the Patriots, Michel has only started 28 regular season games…
A Super Bowl LII hero for the Patriots, Michel has only started 28 regular season games since he was drafted in 2018.
2017: San Francisco 49ers – Alabama LB Reuben Foster
Off-field and injury issues have plagued Foster’s career so far.
2016: Seattle Seahawks – Texas A&M OT Germain Ifedi
Ifedi played all over the offensive line with the Seahawks. He’s recently settled in nicely as…
Ifedi played all over the offensive line with the Seahawks. He’s recently settled in nicely as the starting RG for the Chicago Bears.
2015: New Orleans Saints – Clemson LB Stephone Anthony
Anthony lasted just two seasons with Saints before he was traded to the Dolphins for a…
Anthony lasted just two seasons with Saints before he was traded to the Dolphins for a fifth-round draft pick. He’s currently a free agent.
2014: Denver Broncos – Ohio State CB Bradley Roby
It was easy to fall in love with the speed and traits with Roby. He became…
It was easy to fall in love with the speed and traits with Roby. He became a Super Bowl champion in Super Bowl 50, but has really failed to become a standout player in the league.
2013: Dallas Cowboys – Wisconsin C Travis Frederick
Frederick was a perennial Pro Bowler. In 2018, he was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome. He managed…
Frederick was a perennial Pro Bowler. In 2018, he was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome. He managed to come back for the 2019 season and earned a fifth Pro Bowl selection before retiring in 2020.
2012: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Boise St. RB Doug Martin
Apart from a standout rookie season and a 2015 season with a First-Team All-Pro and Pro…
Apart from a standout rookie season and a 2015 season with a First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection, Martin didn’t do much in his career. He hasn’t played since 2018.
2011: Pittsburgh Steelers – Ohio St. DE Cam Heyward
Heyward has spent the last 10 seasons with the Steelers. He’s really impressed over the past…
Heyward has spent the last 10 seasons with the Steelers. He’s really impressed over the past four seasons, earning two First-Team All-Pro selections and four Pro Bowl selections during that span.
2010: Indianapolis Colts – TCU DE Jerry Hughes
Hughes didn’t accomplish much in Indianapolis, but he really found himself a home playing with the…
Hughes didn’t accomplish much in Indianapolis, but he really found himself a home playing with the Buffalo Bills. He has 111 starts and 51 sacks with the Bills over the past eight seasons.
2009: Arizona Cardinals – Ohio St. RB Beanie Wells
Wells played just four seasons in the NFL. A torn Achilles ahead of the 2013 season…
Wells played just four seasons in the NFL. A torn Achilles ahead of the 2013 season cut his career short.
2008: New York Giants – Miami (FL) DB Kenny Phillips
Phillips played just seven seasons in the league, becoming a Super Bowl champion against the Patriots…
Phillips played just seven seasons in the league, becoming a Super Bowl champion against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.
2007: Chicago Bears – Miami (FL) TE Greg Olsen
Olsen announced his retirement after the 2020 season after playing 14 years in the league. He’s…
Olsen announced his retirement after the 2020 season after playing 14 years in the league. He’s a three-time pro bowler and became the first tight end to ever record three consecutive 1000-yard receiving seasons.
2006: Seattle Seahawks – Miami (FL) DB Kelly Jennings
Jennings played for six seasons in the NFL, starting just 45 career games.