The 2016 NFL Draft is officially over and while we won't ultimately know the level of success of this class for another few years, that doesn't stop the internet experts from doing what they do best—speculate and opine.
The folks over at NFL.com seem to really like what Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey and his staff did this year with the nine picks they accumulated after a couple of trades.
Here's what NFL.com had to say about the 2016 Chiefs class:
Day 1 grade:A *
Day 2 grade: A
Day 3 grade: A *
*Overall grade:A *
The skinny:Trading out of the first round was a great move for Dorsey. He gets early second and fourth round picks, along with a sixth. Beautiful. Dorsey picked up additional picks with another trade down, which means they'll do more damage early on Day 3 (where the value isn't much different than the third round).
While it's early and these grades don't mean anything, there's still something to be said for people thinking you brought in a fair amount of talent, which it looks like the Chiefs did again this year.
Here's the 2016 draft class:
A Look at the 2016 Chiefs Draft Picks.
Mississippi State defensive linemen Denico Autry (90) and Chris Jones (96) sack Alcorn State quarterback John Gibbs (3) during the first quarter of their NCAA college football game at the Davis Wade Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 51-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State defensive lineman Chris Jones (98) works off the block by Southern Mississippi offensive lineman Brandon Farmer (68) during an NCAA college football game at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg Miss., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. Mississippi State won 34-16. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Chris Jones during the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Chicago. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Chris Jones during the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Chicago. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell, front, celebrates after recovering a fumble to stall a drive by Air Force in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Air Force Academy, Colo., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Notre Dame's KeiVarae Russell, left, knocks away a pass in the end zone intended for Michigan State's Bennie Fowler (13) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2015, file photo, Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell (6) watches the action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in South Bend, Ind.
San Diego State linebacker Ryan Dunn (57) battles Cincinnati offensive lineman Parker Ehinger (78) in the fourth quarter of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, in Honolulu. San Diego State won 42-7. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Cincinnati offensive lineman Parker Ehinger (78) blocks against Miami linebacker Raphael Kirby (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati offensive lineman Parker Ehinger (78) sits on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 52-7. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Minnesota defensive back Eric Murray in action during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Minnesota defensive back Eric Murray performs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Colorado State Rams wide receiver Xavier Williams (84), left, is stopped by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Eric Murray (31) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Fort Collins, Colo. Minnesota won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Florida wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) runs past a Tennessee defender after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) runs after catching a pass against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida won 38-10. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Florida wide receiver Demarcus Robinson warming up before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) runs against Vanderbilt after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Stanford Cardinal quarterback Kevin Hogan (8) celebrates a touchdown during an NCAA Football regular season game against the USC Trojans on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Los Angeles. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan (8) scrabbles away from Southern California defensive tackle Delvon Simmons (52) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. Southern California won 13-10. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan during an NCAA college football game against Utah on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford Cardinal quarterback Kevin Hogan (8) in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Oklahoma State wide receiver Tyreek Hill, left, is chased by Oklahoma defensive tackle Chuka Ndulue (98) runs a punt return in to tie the game in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla.
Oklahoma State wide receiver Tyreek Hill (24) carries during an NCAA college football game between Texas Tech and Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Pittsburgh quarterback Tom Savage (7) gets pressure from Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Tech won the game 19-9. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Cincinnati running back Mike Boone (27) carries the ball against Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) during the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Virginia Tech defensive lineman Dadi Nicolas performs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett, left, tries to get around Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. Virginia Tech won 35-21. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
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CHIEFS 2016 DRAFT PICKS | |||
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ROUND |
PICK NUMBER |
PLAYER | |
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2 |
6th (37 overall) |
DL Chris Jones, Mississippi | |
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3 |
11th (74 overall) |
DB KeiVarae Russell, Notre Dame | |
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4 |
7th (105 overall) |
OL Parker Ehinger, Cincinnati | |
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8th (106 overall) |
DB Eric Murray, Minnesota | ||
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28th (126 overall) |
WR Demarcus Robinson, Florida | ||
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5 |
25th (162 overall) |
QB Kevin Hogan, Stanford | |
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28th (165 overall) |
RB Tyreek Hill, West Alabama | ||
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6 |
3rd (178 overall) |
DB D.J. White, Georgia Tech | |
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28th (203 overall) |
LB Dadi Nicolas, Virginia Tech | ||
These players will all report to rookie minicamp next week, and we'll have full coverage for you at Chiefs.com.
