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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome to the Kingdom, <a href="https://twitter.com/WillieG___?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WillieG___</a> �� <a href="https://t.co/J4zbV4cDEw">pic.twitter.com/J4zbV4cDEw</a></p>— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1253859288063320064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Willie Gay Jr: 93.9 PFF coverage grade since 2017<br><br>1st among NFL Draft LBs <a href="https://t.co/WJe6xZrI6t">pic.twitter.com/WJe6xZrI6t</a></p>— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1253859938876698625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RD 2 | PICK 63 - <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a>: Willie Gay LB, Miss State<br><br>Gay (4.46 40 @ 243 lbs) made our NGS day 2 standouts list with elite athleticism (99 athleticism score) for a linebacker. Suspensions (8 total games) derailed his 2019 season and his production score took a hit (53).<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/rCpEi7X6qT">pic.twitter.com/rCpEi7X6qT</a></p>— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) <a href="https://twitter.com/NextGenStats/status/1253859927098941440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Left: Willie Gay Jr. compared to linebackers.<br>Right: Willie Gay Jr. compared to safeties.<br><br>This dude ran a 4.46 40 at 243 pounds. His 136” broad jump is the best by a LB at the NFL Combine since at least 2000. <a href="https://t.co/oyCEwT14pW">pic.twitter.com/oyCEwT14pW</a></p>— Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKSportsTalk/status/1253860880200204288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here’s the moment Willie Gay heard himself announced as the 63rd pick in the NFL Draft by Kansas City Chiefs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCBI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WCBI</a> <a href="https://t.co/XoCKUMJSwv">pic.twitter.com/XoCKUMJSwv</a></p>— Chris Bolton (@Chris_Bolton_12) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chris_Bolton_12/status/1253862025144471553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/WillieG___?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WillieG___</a>'s life could be changing in a big way in just a week.<br><br>With the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a> fast approaching, I was able to catch up with the Starkville-native.<br><br>When it comes to the top LBs in the draft, here's what Willie says separates himself from the rest <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCBI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WCBI</a> <a href="https://t.co/yPzbgxDPRC">pic.twitter.com/yPzbgxDPRC</a></p>— Tom Eble (@Tom_Eble) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tom_Eble/status/1251201256749772800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FUTURE HALL OF FAMER

I’M JIZZING EVERYWHERE!!!!

**** yes

Mecca just came

That’s how you fill a need!

I’m cumming

A LB with great size and 4.46 speed

This draft is going awesome for picking last

How are his coverage skills?

Please don't punch Mahomes.
Thx.

which one of you wears the gay jersey

Sounds like he had some off field issues...but given Andy is our coach and the nature of our locker room, I am not all that concerned.

Sounds like we got great value at the pick...gonna go look up some highlights of him now.

Allows Hitchens to sit at Mike, Wilson to go to Sam.

LB group got much better.

We’ve needed speed for so long. Our biggest weakness now solved.

Matt House is gonna turn this dude loose

BRAVO~~~~~~~~~~~~

That's how ya do it, you fill your needs.

Here is a potentially pro bowler for a long time.

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Originally Posted by BWillie (Post 14932579)

How are his coverage skills?

He excels in coverage and open field tackling. I have a diamond hard 3" that will turn into a priapism.

Hell yeah lets all be gay together

As long as he keeps his violent assholish tendencies aimed at the other team we'll be alright.

I guess we can put him on the line and blitz him like we did with Ragland...

I have run out of other ideas.

From NFL.com:

Strengths

Frame and lower body thickness to hold up inside
Reads quarterback's eyes and jumps the passing lane
Weaves and closes with some juice as blitzer
Flexed wide and helped smother receiver screens in 2018
Plays with thud behind his pads
Good strength to play through soft edges
Short-area burst to close and pursue in space
Finishes what he starts as a tackler
Bodies, wraps and drags down runners with good efficiency

Weaknesses

Held out of eight games in 2019 for his role in NCAA violations pertaining to an academic tutor
Plays with extra steps and wasted motion
Needs to play with better control and body composure between tackles
Delay to trust and trigger prevents him from making more plays
Tall tackler who needs to drop his aim
Takes some poorly misjudged angles to the football
Allows climbing blocks to get into him first
Instincts to scrape with timing and leverage are below average

Mathieu saying he is a great cover lb

Alright boys, let's do eeet

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With the 63rd pick, the Kansas City <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> select LB Willie Gay Jr, Mississippi St<br><br>• PFF Big Board #2 LB, #39 overall<br><br>• 183 Yards Allowed in 294 Coverage Snaps<br><br>• “Sleeper” LB in the PFF Draft Guide<br><br>• NFL Comparison: Thomas Howard<a href="https://t.co/eQoKvEmIss">https://t.co/eQoKvEmIss</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChiefsKingdom?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChiefsKingdom</a></p>— PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Chiefs/status/1253859990747713536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Originally Posted by mnchiefsguy (Post 14932586)

things that make you go hmmm

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Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi (Post 14932512)

FUTURE HALL OF FAMER

I’M JIZZING EVERYWHERE!!!!

Shhhhhhhhhhh!!

https://media2.giphy.com/media/8fxad...&rid=giphy.gif

Beaten but I don’t care cuz **** YES

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Originally Posted by MMXcalibur (Post 14932580)

Please don't punch Mahomes.
Thx.

This was my first thought, but I figure if anybody even threatens to throw a punch at Pat the rest of the team will tear him to pieces instantly.

Is it weird I'm more excited for this guy than the 1st round pick ?

I cant believe his combine numbers... insane...

Chiefs loves those character issues

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Willie Gay Jr: 93.9 PFF coverage grade since 2017<br><br>1st among NFL Draft LBs <a href="https://t.co/WJe6xZrI6t">pic.twitter.com/WJe6xZrI6t</a></p>— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1253859938876698625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi (Post 14932639)

I LOVE IT

Me too

I’m gay (happy) to land Gay!

I also like women.

I’ll show myself out.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He can run... one of best cover LBsin draft. They won’t tell you that</p>— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mathieu_Era/status/1253859506108477443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man, teams aren't going to be able to do anything on us between the numbers.

Called this pick in my final mock:

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=330799

Last year nailed the Thornhill pick too.

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Originally Posted by staylor26 (Post 14932659)

Called this pick in my final mock

https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=330799

Gay

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Originally Posted by BWillie (Post 14932579)

How are his coverage skills?

Highest grade in CFF

This never happens to me but The first two picks was the two I was hoping for. I was hoping for a trade back but this was my first two picks. Hopefully Bryce hall or Danztler will be available in third but there is a couple other deeper CB I like as well.
Bryan Edwards at WR would be my receiver if they go that direction.

The days of getting gashed by running backs in the passing game are over.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our comp for Willie Gay Jr. was Derrick Johnson in the KC Draft Guide.</p>— Kent Swanson (@kent_swanson) <a href="https://twitter.com/kent_swanson/status/1253858903496044548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Willie Gay Jr ➡️ Kansas City<a href="https://t.co/yZZcnGoI4O">pic.twitter.com/yZZcnGoI4O</a></p>— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1253859825714429952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

https://media1.tenor.com/images/b4db...temid=12080599

Was pounding the table for this guy. Freaked my kids out but I’m happy.

This pick is Gay...not that there's anything wrong with that....

Good pick. He actually intercepted a pass.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here’s the moment Willie Gay heard himself announced as the 63rd pick in the NFL Draft by Kansas City Chiefs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCBI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WCBI</a> <a href="https://t.co/XoCKUMJSwv">pic.twitter.com/XoCKUMJSwv</a></p>— Chris Bolton (@Chris_Bolton_12) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chris_Bolton_12/status/1253862025144471553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

JFC, I take a piss and you already have a thread up and 4 pages in?

Excited to see what House can do with him. Not sure I would’ve been as excited about this pick with the trash defensive staff we used to have.

Like the closing speed.

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Originally Posted by chief4life (Post 14932675)

I was pounding the table for Gay Johnson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megatron96 (Post 14932690)

JFC, I take a piss and you already have a thread up and 4 pages in?

We're all gay for Gay.

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Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 14932591)

We’ve needed speed for so long. Our biggest weakness now solved.

Matt House is gonna turn this dude loose

I can't complain...

But it is completely absurd that Daly and House are still in KC right now. So glad these guys didn't get poached because they deserve it. It's awesome to know players like these are in such good hands.

Awesome pick! :clap:

This guy might be the eventual replacement for Hitchens we were hoping to find.

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Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 14932591)

We’ve needed speed for so long. Our biggest weakness now solved.

Matt House is gonna turn this dude loose

Gay plugged our biggest hole!

Incredible.

It's like Christmas and you're getting everything on your list. And not the off-brand shit either. The name brand stuff.

HB has gotta love this pick. He can actually now roam and don’t have to play the LB position

I’m Bray for Gay!!!

Gonna be cool listening to.....

Not the Chiefs again, boring~~~~~~~~~~

From 31 NFL franchises and their fans, yep, we all got bored with the Pats.

Seems like a good pick, fast coverage linebacker. That's what we needed.

So what are the "off field issues" that got him suspended? The only thing I could even find was a single sentence "something to do with a tutor"

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Originally Posted by Bump (Post 14932730)

Cheating his grades. Also got in a fight with his QB before a bowl game.

Picked him in the CP mock for the Rams love this guy! Athletic freak and with our coaches he good

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bump (Post 14932730)

Some kind of cheating. And he got into a physical altercation with his QB before a bowl game or something.

Jones, Honey Badger, Clark, Thornhill, Gay

We're pretty close to being an elite defense.

One of the best value picks in the draft so far.

Honey Badger is absolutely loving this pick on his Twitter

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19 (Post 14932671)

The days of getting gashed by running backs in the passing game are over.

:clap:

This! Our defense just improved 5 slots. He is a Beast!

I'm gay for Gay!!

This Chiefs team is already better on paper than the 2019 SB Championship roster.

This is my guy...felt that way all a long.

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Originally Posted by Bump (Post 14932730)

forget the academic BS with a tutor. As long as he can learn a playbook, we are good.

He broke his QB’s jaw before a big game. That’s concerning. But, I don’t expect NFL players to be saints.

I like this pick too. A first round talent coming onto a Super Bowl calibre team.