About this McCluster guy...oh yeah and Lewis?

Here is my take, but keep in mind I am an Ole Miss fan, so this will be somewhat biased.

He is, first and foremost, a great kid. People (and teammates) like and respect him. He seems to have matured a good bit over his last two years in Oxford and really come into his own. I think he will end up being a great locker room guy (don’t let me down Dex…).

He is also a very hard worker- which I think will be his best attribute for continued success in the league. He is only going to improve. He wants to be great, and has shown a willingness to work hard enough to get there.

As for the on-field stuff, I will try to list some pertinent positive/negative skills.
 
He is incredibly fast, especially in game situations. Much was made about his forty time at the combine, but I assure he is faster than a 4.5 forty. You really can’t appreciate how fast he is on the field until you see him live. He changes directions quickly and has great vision. He is relatively sure-handed when it comes to catching passes.

As for negative stuff, he has a few things that should be worked on. He had some fumbling issues, especially earlier in his career. He improved this as his career went on, but still could use some work. I think his biggest problem is that he is small. He is fearless, but it will be interesting to see how he holds up taking hits from NFL talent. I don’t doubt him one bit, but time will tell.

You guys are getting a great player. I didn’t exactly understand the pick, since you already have Jamaal Charles (a similar player in my opinion). I hope they are able to use him somewhat like the Vikings used Harvin this year- put him in the slot, backfield, etc.

Watching his highlight videos he’s obviously the quickest guy on the field, but his top end speed looks ridiculous. It’s like he’s a sports car shifting into sixth gear; he’s blowing everybody away and then gets faster. Is this a result of others giving up on the play, or is he really just a freak at top end speed?

Bias notwithstanding, I’ve heard from more than one credible person that Dex frequently stopped by the nursery school on campus to hang out with the kids, and he stops and spends a little time with them if he sees them anywhere else. I can’t say I know Dex, but everyone I’ve talked to that actually interacted with him says he is the kind of guy who goes out of his way to be a part of the community. It probably sounds too good to be true, but I think y’all made a wise choice in drafting him. He’s obviously talented, but he has the character to go with it. Dex is a gamechanger. He’s going to go all-out for y’all and he’s a genuinely good guy.

Chiefs Fans! You are soooo lucky to get Lil Dex! What a fine man, with the biggest of hearts! He survived the Orgeron days, and I never felt that a game was out of reach as long as Dex was there. He is a playmaker – and a crowd favorite. I was so excited to see that he was drafted. I look forward to seeing what he can do with the Chiefs – and will be watching Kendrick Lewis, too. Best of luck for a great 2010 season. Will be cheering for your Chiefs with the Ole Miss flavor. HOTTY TODDY! and Go Chiefs! or whatever ya’ll say!