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Scouting report on inside linebacker Ukeme Eligwe, the Chiefs fifth-round draft pick

With the help of Kansas City Chiefs area scout Ryne Nutt, here’s a quick scouting report on outside linebacker Marcus Eligwe, who was drafted in the fifth round (183rd overall) out of Georgia Southern on Saturday.

ILB MARCUS ELIGWE, Georgia Southern

Measurables: 6 feet 2, 239 pounds, 4.58-second 40-yard dash

Bio: Given name is Ukeme but prefers to go by the name “Marcus.” First-year starter who had 104 tackles (9 1/2 for loss), 2 1/2 sacks and three quarterback hurries in 11 games in 2016. Also had one interception and three pass deflections.