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Chiefs Select Ohio State's Josh Simmons in First Round to Address Left Tackle Need

Kansas City traded down to pick Simmons at No. 32, betting on his recovery and long-term potential after a knee injury.

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Overview

  • The Kansas City Chiefs drafted offensive tackle Josh Simmons from Ohio State with the 32nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after trading down one spot with the Eagles and gaining a fifth-round pick.
  • Simmons tore his left patellar tendon in October 2024 but is expected to be fully recovered by training camp, according to Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder.
  • The Chiefs struggled at left tackle last season, rotating players unsuccessfully, which contributed to their Super Bowl loss to the Eagles.
  • Simmons, praised for his athleticism and versatility to play both left and right tackle, is viewed as a long-term solution for protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
  • Head coach Andy Reid and GM Brett Veach expressed confidence in Simmons' potential, while Mahomes reacted positively to the pick on social media.