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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2014Consensus #023
DE· Round 1

Dee
Ford.

Dee Ford
Sickos Grade
80.3/100
Pre-draft #23

Auburn official athletic logoAuburn· 6'2"· 252 lb

R1 · #23 · Kansas City Chiefs
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

3-4 two-gap fronts that rely on powerful, disciplined edge setters to control the line of scrimmage against the run.

3-4 OLBRushbackerStand-up edge rusher
Best role

Initially a rotational pass rusher who can develop into a starting 3-4 outside linebacker with consistent pressure capabilities.

Wrong fit

A traditional 4-3 one-gap penetrating front where his run defense might be exploited due to his size profile.

A tweener-type prospect whose impact will be maximized in schemes allowing him to primarily focus on rushing the passer from a stand-up alignment.

04The evaluation

Selected #23 overall in Round 1 of the 2014 NFL Draft by Kansas City Chiefs out of Auburn.

07Athletic testing
Height
6'2"
Weight
252 lb
Relative Athletic Score
8.04
/10 · official

Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.

06Athletic profilevs. DE on Big Board

No athletic data recorded

08College production
YrTeamGTklSkIntPDFF
2009Auburn00100
Career00100

A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.

10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
1
All-Pro
0
Seasons
8
Career AV
23

Dee Ford was a defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, known for his pass-rushing ability. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2018.

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