NFL Draft results: Chiefs pick Clemson wide receiver Cornell Powell at No. 181

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Clemson wide receiver Cornell Powell at pick No. 181 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

6’ | 204 lbs | Clemson

Greenville, North Carolina

Grade (round): Fifth

Background: Fifth-year senior at Clemson who stuck around — despite playing minimally on offense. He finally making the most of his opportunity his final year with the Tigers.

Strengths: Powell is a strong, good-=sized receiver. He possesses outstanding football character and gives great effort. He does little things well — and is willing to do them. He’s a willing participant in the running game, which should translate to offense and the hidden third. Powell has some special-teams background — and in the future, should be a big factor for the Chiefs in that space. That should give him a chance to stick on the roster.

Weaknesses: Powell isn’t the best athlete for the position. He’s not the-most dynamic route runner and doesn’t consistently create separation. His lack of explosiveness shows up in his route running.

How he fits with the Chiefs: Dave Toub has to be thrilled with this pick — and Andy Reid is certainly intrigued. This a guy who will do the little things right for this football team — and that will ultimately decide his fate as a professional. He’s s a great fit — and a high-character player for the receiver room.

Chiefs Draft Picks

• Second round (58th): Missouri linebacker Nick Bolton
• Second round (63rd): Oklahoma offensive lineman Creed Humphrey
• Fourth round (144th): Florida State defensive end Joshua Kaindoh
• Fifth round (162nd): Duke tight end Noah Gray
• Fifth round (181st): Clemson wide receiver Cornell Powell
• Sixth round (226th): Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith