Kansas City, MO – April 18, 2025
Chiefs Kingdom, get hyped—a draft beast is on the horizon! The Kansas City Chiefs are zeroing in on a towering prospect to shield Patrick Mahomes, sources told ESPN on Thursday. After the Philadelphia Eagles’ pass rush crushed Mahomes in a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX rout, GM Brett Veach is hellbent on fortifying a shaky offensive line.
Mahomes took 26 sacks in 2024, with a left tackle carousel—four starters—failing miserably (NFL.com). Trading Joe Thuney to the Bears gutted the unit, and while Trey Smith’s re-signing shocked some, Jawaan Taylor’s right tackle flops—7 sacks, PFF 56.6—left fans screaming for a fix.
“Chiefs’ O-line’s trash—Veach, save Mahomes!”
Pro Football Focus’ Jordan Plocher predicts KC’s No. 31 pick will snag a 6’5”, 317-pound Ohio State juggernaut, ranked ESPN’s No. 4 tackle and No. 30 overall prospect.
“He’s a plug-and-play stud,” Plocher said. “His 82.0 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2024, despite an injury, screams elite.”
This 23-year-old’s frame—33-inch arms—and zero sacks allowed in nine 2024 starts make him a Mahomes fortress.
“We need a wall,” a Chiefs source growled.
With Jaylon Moore’s $30 million deal unproven (12 starts), this titan could anchor left tackle from Day 1.
“Mahomes’ new guard? Chiefs gonna eat!”
Veach’s $12.7 million cap space and eight draft picks, including two third-rounders, give him ammo to stay put or trade up. The April 24 draft looms, and Kingdom’s electric—could this beast keep KC’s 15-2 mojo alive?
The Chiefs’ 2024 injuries didn’t stop a 15-2 run, but protecting Mahomes is non-negotiable.
This draft gem could cement their AFC throne and spark another Super Bowl chase.
