Chiefs Add Another Pick.

Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama - Officially a Chief. The financial terms haven't been announced yet, but the deal is set for 4 years. The deal comes two weeks after Arenas changed agents.

In the new, pass-happy NFL, the importance of a solid Nickleback can't be overstated. That's what Javier Arenas has been brought to KC for. The rookie out of Alabama figures to be the teams 3rd DB on passing downs. He was low on a lot of draft boards because he is too small to hang with a prototypical NFL receiver. He is also expected to win the KR/PR battle against Dexter McCluster.

He owns the SEC record for punt returns for touchdowns and was an All-SEC player in both his Junior and Senior years.

He has great natural athleticism which helps his cover skills. However, his lack of size makes it almost impossible to line him up on the outside. He is a sure tackler and a blitz-specialist from the outside. He has ideal speed and strength for covering slot receivers and blitzing the QB in obvious passing situations.

One of (if not the) best returners in college football last year. His speed and agility make him hard to get a bead on. College punters rarely kicked to him last year but he still managed to be a consistent threat.

They say big time players make big time plays in big time games. Well that's Arenas in a nutshell. He seemed to play his best when it really mattered, racking up an INT in the endzone against the Gators in the SEC Championship last year, and adding another two in the BCS Championship. He is a dangerous weapon in the return game and has solid playmaking ability on defense. Too small to be a "shutdown" guy on the outside, but that's not what the Chiefs need him to be.

Predictions for this season: Top Nickleback (#3 DB). 40 Tackles (8 for loss), 3.5 Sacks, 2 INTs (1 returned for TD), 2 FF, 5 PDs. Starting Kick/Punt Returner. KR avg - 24.5 yards, 2 TD. PR avg - 15 yards, 2 TD.