The Kansas City Chiefs have selected KeiVarae Russell out of Notre Dame in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

The 5-foot-11, 196-pound cornerback was a standout performer for the Fighting Irish in 2015, registering 60 tackles and two interceptions, before missing the final two games with a broken leg.

Russell joins a young secondary in Kansas City, with second-year standout Marcus Peters and 25-year-old Phillip Gaines at the starting cornerback positions.

KeiVarae Russell Bio

Position: CB

School: Notre Dame

College Experience: Redshirt Junior

Height: 5-11

Weight: 196 lbs.

Strengths

Russell displays great play-recognition skills and reacts accordingly.

He possesses good recovery speed and gravitates toward the ball at all times.

He recovers well on double moves and isn't susceptible to being beat on play-action fakes.

He shows an innate ability to break up passes at the last possible second.

Weaknesses

Russell was suspended by Notre Dame for the 2014 season due to academic dishonesty.

He suffered a broken leg in 2015 and scouts may inquire to see if there's any irreparable damage.

He needs to add bulk to his frame or runs the risk of being overpowered in the open field by professional receivers.

Combine Results

Event Result 40-yd Dash 4.43 sec Bench Press N/A Vertical Jump 38.5 inches Broad Jump 134 inches 3-Cone Drill 6.89 sec 20-yd Shuttle 4.00 sec

*All measurements are unofficial from Notre Dame's Pro Day.