An updated history of Chiefs compensatory pick selections

The Kansas City Chiefs won’t have a compensatory pick in 2020. Find the complete history of the players they’ve selected here.

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2015: CB Steven Nelson

Nelson was selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft with the 98th pick. He was with the Kansas City Chiefs through the 2018 NFL season. In his rookie season, he appeared in 12 games, but mostly on special teams. In 2016, Nelson was the Chiefs’ primary nickel corner, starting 15 games and recording 16 passes defended. In 2018, Nelson was a starter at the outside corner spot, recording his best season yet, with four interceptions and 15 passes defended. Nelson left in free agency ahead of the 2019 season to join the Pittsburgh Steelers.