NEW YORK (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs have picked up Branden
Albert with the 15th overall choice in the NFL draft. The Chiefs
acquired the pick from the Detroit Lions shortly before taking the
offensive lineman.
Albert didn't play football until his junior year in high
school, yet he earned a spot on the ACC All-Freshman team in 2005.
He started every game he played for the Cavaliers and was
co-captain as a sophomore and junior before leaving school a year
early.
Albert was a standout in pass protection, allowing only one sack
as a sophomore. He possesses great balance and will send oncoming
rushers to the turf with exceptional power. He adjusts well to
blitz packages and owns the footwork rarely seen from a player of
his inexperience, especially on run plays. Albert also showed an
ability to play either side of the line in college without much
dropoff.