KANSAS CITY, MO – Forget the flashy receivers and edge rushers.
At pick No. 31, the Kansas City Chiefs might be going old-school… with power, grit, and a whole lot of pancake blocks.

According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the reigning champs are quietly circling a name that few mock drafts predicted — Josh Simmons, the massive offensive tackle out of Ohio State.

And if the rumors are true?

🔥 The Chiefs might have just found their next wall on the left.

🧱 The Need is Real

Let’s call it what it is: left tackle has been a revolving door since the departure of Orlando Brown Jr.
Wanya Morris is promising but raw. Donovan Smith was a rental. The Chiefs need a long-term protector for Patrick Mahomes’ blindside, and they need him now.

Enter Josh Simmons — a 6’5”, 320-pound mauler with nasty hands, big-game experience, and Big Ten toughness.

💥 “He fits exactly what they’re missing,” Schefter said on his podcast. “Power, anchor, mean streak.”

🚨 Wait… Wasn’t He Injured?

Yes — Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury in October.
But sources say the rehab is ahead of schedule, and medical evaluations at the Combine were encouraging.

In other words: This might be a steal.

💡 Not Sexy. Just Smart.

While fans are clamoring for another WR or defensive star, smart money says building the wall in front of Mahomes is always the right answer.

And let’s be honest — this isn’t the first time KC went off-script late in the first round.
(Remember Trent McDuffie? George Karlaftis? Yeah, they worked out.)

🗣️ Chiefs insider: “Don’t be surprised if Simmons’ name is called Thursday night. Veach loves linemen with bite.”

🏆 One Draft. One Blockbuster Pick Away.

The Chiefs don’t rebuild. They reload.

And if Josh Simmons is the pick?
Don’t expect highlight reels — expect clean pockets, long drives, and maybe another Lombardi in February.

“Ohio State Mauler at 31?”

Book it. Block it. Believe it.