Chiefs select DE R Mason Thomas at No. 40
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The Chiefs went with defensive players with both of their first-round picks and they stayed on that side of the ball in the second round. Defensive end R Mason Thomas is headed to the Chiefs with the 40th overall pick. Cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Peter Woods were the selections on Thursday.
Thomas posted 26 tackles, 9. 5 tackles for loss, 6. 5 sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble return for a touchdown and a safety for Oklahoma last season.
George Karlaftis is the top returning edge rusher for the Chiefs and Thomas should have a path to early playing time if he shows the ability to get to the quarterback against NFL blockers.