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Kansas City Chiefs select former Washington Huskies CB Marcus Peters in 2015 NFL draft’s first round

Two former Washington Huskies were selected in the top 20 selections of Thursday’s first round of the NFL draft after the Kansas City Chiefs took cornerback Marcus Peters with the No. 18 pick overall.

Former Washington Huskies defensive back Marcus Peters catches a pass during the NFL scouting combine Feb. 23 in Indianapolis. (David J. Phillip/AP Photo)

Peters joined former teammate Danny Shelton in after the All-American defensive tackle went to the Cleveland Browns with the twelfth overall pick. It marks the first time since 1995 — when running back Napoleon Kaufman and tight end Mark Bruener went at Nos.