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2017 NFL Draft Grades: Chiefs get a B+ for selecting Patrick Mahomes No. 10

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With the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, acquired by trade with the Bills, the Chiefs select quarterback Patrick Mahomes out of Texas Tech.

Pete Prisco's Grade: B+

"I like the player, who I think is the best QB in this draft, but they gave up a bunch. He better be worth it."

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Alex Smith is still Alex Smith, so the Chiefs needed a quarterback of the future, one who is capable of doing more than simply managing the game.