Last season didn't have many bright spots for the Chiefs, but the first draft under Pioli seems to be on the right track. DE Tyson Jackson and K Ryan Succop have been named to the 2009 All-Rookie team by the Pro Football Writers of America and Pro Football Weekly.
As we all know, Succop had a record setting season for a Chiefs kicker and one of the best seasons for any rookie kicker in nearly three decades. Tyson Jackson, on the other hand, didn't set any records but was a solid player that appeared in all 16 games this past season.
The Chiefs will need to build on their young nucleus for next season, and so far it seems like they are off to a good start.
After the jump is the full roster of the All-Rookie team via Bob Gretz.
Offense
QB Mark Sanchez / Jets
RB Knowshon Moreno / Broncos
RB Beanie Wells / Cardinals
WR Percy Harvin / Vikings
WR Austin Collie / Colts
TE Brandon Pettigrew / Lions
C Alex Mack / Browns
OG Andy Levitre / Bills
OG Louis Vasquez / Chargers
OT Michael Oher / Ravens
OT Phil Loadholt / Vikings
Defense
DL Tyson Jackson / Chiefs
DL Terrance Knighton / Jaguars
DL B.J. Raji / Packers
DL Matt Shaughnessy / Raiders
LB Brian Cushing / Texans
LB Clay Matthews / Packers
LB Brian Orakpo / Redskins
CB Vontae Davis / Dolphins
CB Jacob Lacey / Colts
S Jairus Byrd / Bills
S Louis Delmas / Lions
Specialists
PK Ryan Succop / Chiefs
P Pat McAfee / Colts
PR Quan Cosby / Bengals
KR Percy Harvin / Vikings
ST LaRod Stephens-Howling / Cardinals