NFL Draft 2011: Should the Chiefs Consider Clemson’s Chris Hairston?

April 20, 2011   ·   Richard Langford   ·   Jump to comments

Clemson's Chris Hairston Would be Ideal in the Fourth Round of the 2011 NFL Draft
The Chiefs could use an upgrade at tackle. I think there needs are more pressing in the interior line, but if they could pull a mid-round tackle that pushes for a starting job it would be a minor coup. Here is one guy that may be a good mid-round fit.
Clemson's Chris Hairston has some serious question marks regarding his footwork, but he has the size and the tools to start in the NFL.
Hairston is certainly an intriguing prospect, and could wind up being a solid right tackle. He has good strength—he put up 33 bench press reps at the NFL combine.
He is also a smart player, but needs some help on his footwork. Joel Welser of fftoolbox.com sums it up for us:
"Hairston is a very smart player. He may not be the most physically dominating offensive lineman in this class, but he rarely makes mental mistakes. Hairston has the strength to be a solid right tackle in the NFL,...

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