The Chiefs went with a defensive tackle with the 194th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft as they took Texas DT Keondre Coburn in the sixth round on Saturday. Coburn is a big body, run-stuffing type defensive tackle who weighs 344 pounds. His draft story was fantastic as he was apparently watching the draft at home with his girlfriend and was doing dishes when he got the call from Kansas City.
#Chiefs Keondre Coburn said he watched every pick in the draft.
— PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) April 29, 2023
“I was really in shock.”
He said his girlfriend was breastfeeding and he was cleaning a tool in the sink when the Chiefs called.
His hands were wet so he could barely slide his phone to answer the phone.
“It was…
Keondre Coburn on the Chiefs selecting him: “I watched every pick. I was just very anxious of who would give me a chance. For it to be the Chiefs, I was really in shock. I was like, ‘It can’t be!’ When (Brett Veach) said, ‘This is the Chiefs,’ I broke down & cried.”
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) April 29, 2023
Keondre Coburn is pumped to be a Chief. I challenge you to watch this without smiling. pic.twitter.com/e44YNhtmDv
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) April 29, 2023
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