Chiefs Close Out The First Round With Josh Simmons

Chiefs Close Out The First Round With Josh Simmons

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The Kansas City Chiefs dropped back one spot via a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles at the back end of the first round and took Ohio State offensive tackle with the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night. Simmons could end up being an excellent value pick for the Chiefs with the last pick of this year's first round. The 22-year-old offensive lineman fell to the end of the first round due to a torn patellar tendon that he suffered in the sixth game last year for the Buckeyes. Although Simmons might not be ready to play for most of his rookie season in 2025, he now projects at KC's long-term offensive tackle to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side. While Simmons recovers from his knee injury, expect Jaylon Moore, who the Chiefs signed this offseason, to start at left tackle. It's not a surprise the Chiefs addressed their O-line early in this year's draft after protection was a big issue in their Super Bowl loss.

Source: NFL.com