Chiefs take Olney's Dorian O'Daniel, LB from Clemson, in third round

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Last Updated: Apr 27, 2018 at 11:15 pm

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Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at the podium after the Cleveland Browns selected Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield as No. 1 overall pick during the first round of the NFL draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (David J. Phillip / AP)

The Kansas City Chiefs took Clemson linebacker Dorian O'Daniel of Olney with the No. 100 overall pick in the NFL draft Friday night.

The former Good Counsel standout earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors last season after leading the Tigers with 103 tackles, including 11.5 for loss and five sacks. A finalist for the Butkus Award, given annually to the country's top linebacker, he also tied for first in Clemson history in special teams tackles (47) and second in games.

At 6 feet 1, 223 pounds, O'Daniel is small for an outside linebacker but has good lateral agility and is a versatile defender.

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Originally Published: Apr 27, 2018 at 11:22 pm