Kansas City, MO — The Kansas City Chiefs currently hold the 31st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But with rumors swirling and needs piling up, don’t rule out a surprise move — especially if the right offensive lineman is on the board.
And according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Kansas City is “well-positioned to take a risk” — particularly on Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons.
💥 A Bold Move in the Trenches
Breer explains the thinking:
“Most expect the Chiefs to use some of their four top-100 picks to address the offensive line. They’d be in a good spot to take a chance on Simmons — a player with maturity concerns, coming off injury, and likely won’t be cleared to practice until after camp — but one who could thrive in a system like Kansas City’s.”
Scouts and coaches agree: Simmons might have the highest ceiling of any left tackle prospect in this class. But for the second year in a row, the Chiefs would be gambling on high-upside talent at O-line — after selecting Kingsley Suamataia in Round 2 last year.
🧠 Who Is Josh Simmons?
Currently ranked as the #4 offensive tackle in the 2025 class, Simmons missed most of the 2024 season with a torn patellar tendon. He also didn’t participate in the NFL Combine.
ESPN’s Steve Muench details:
“Simmons started 13 games at right tackle for San Diego State in 2022, then 19 games at left tackle at Ohio State. Though he missed most of 2024, he’s expected to be ready for the 2025 season.”
Despite having shorter arms, Simmons plays with quick feet and sound angles. He’s known for:
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A strong punch at the top of his pass set
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Mirroring speed rushers effectively
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Sealing edges and climbing to the second level in run schemes
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Functioning well in both zone and man/gap blocking concepts
“He’s not a bulldozing mauler,” Muench adds, “but he played with more of an edge in 2024 than 2023.”
📢 Will the Chiefs Pull the Trigger?
It’s a classic draft dilemma: Go safe, or go bold?
The Chiefs are in a prime position — with a deep roster and Patrick Mahomes in his prime. Taking a calculated risk on a high-ceiling prospect like Simmons might be exactly what they need to stay ahead of the AFC arms race.
But if they roll the dice, they better hit.
