Chiefs take O-lineman Simmons to cap Round 1

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Simmons in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 32nd overall.

Simmons has the ability to play left tackle for the Chiefs, who struggled to find a consistent answer at the position last season.

The Chiefs' depth chart likely will feature Jawaan Taylor at right tackle and Jaylon Moore, who was signed as a free agent, at left tackle.

The Chiefs ended up with the final pick of the first round after a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, who sent pick Nos. 32 and 164 to Kansas City.

Pre-draft profile

Simmons is the easiest projection as a true left tackle in this class. The Ohio State product is an excellent pass-protector on the blind side, winning with movement skills, technique, and a consistently strong pad level. His patience, balance, and hand usage allow him to maintain position and sustain his blocks through the rep. Simmons doesn't offer the same upside in the run game, as he needs to add more of a power component for success as a drive-blocker. But his athleticism can still be a major factor in that area, provided he's in a system that gets him on the move. Health is the main question mark, as Simmons is still working his way back from a torn patellar tendon suffered in October. His advanced pass-blocking skills would give him a case as the top offensive lineman in this class if not for the major knee injury. If his new team is willing to be patient, they may end up with a major steal.