The running buddy for Chiefs all-time great Derrick Thomas, Neil Smith achieved stardom on his own as well. The fierce defensive end who usually lined up on the opposite side of the defense as Thomas, Smith stands as the third leading tackler in franchise history, even though he only played nine seasons in Kansas City. The Chiefs gave up a lot to move up one spot to grab him in the 1988 NFL Draft, and it was well worth it.
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