One of the more polarizing players in the draft, the 346-pound Dontari Poe saw his draft stock rise meteorically at the combine after running a sub 5.0 40-yard dash and putting up a combine-high 44 bench reps. He’s one of the classic examples of the debate between potential and previous production. His size and speed suggest he could be elite in the NFL, but just eight tackles for loss and one sack against Conference USA opponents in his final season is a concern.
It will be an interesting story to watch unfold now that Poe was the first defensive lineman off the board and has been selected by the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelly Gregg was not re-signed, and 2011's late-round pick in Jerrell Powe is still in much need of development, seeing just nine snaps a season ago. Poe should be the Chiefs' week one starter and be a quintessential two-down nose tackle that they hope will make life easier for Derrick Johnson and company.
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