The Kansas City Chiefs selected cornerback Kamal Hadden from Tennessee with the 211th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Hadden, noted for his impressive defensive stats including 6 interceptions and 18 pass breakups over the past three seasons, also underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder in October. This selection marks the third defensive back from Tennessee to be drafted under coach Josh Heupel. The Chiefs were looking to strengthen their cornerback position after trading L'Jarius Sneed. Hadden's performance in 2023 was particularly notable, achieving the best passer rating allowed among cornerbacks at 7.0.
Chiefs Sixth-Round Pick: CB Kamal Hadden, Tennessee Press Conference https://t.co/C1xgIDQQWJ
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With the 211 pick, the Chiefs selected Kamal Hadden, the cornerback with Tennessee. Hadden produced 6 interceptions & 18 pass breakups in the past three seasons. He had season-ending surgery on his right shoulder in October.
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For the Chiefs in Round 6, their pick is a cornerback, Kamal Hadden of Tennessee. Chiefs were looking to add at CB after trading L'Jarius Sneed.
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The #Chiefs pick is in, and it's CB Kamal Hadden.
With the selection No. 211 overall in the sixth round, the Chiefs selected CB Kamal Hadden, Tennessee.