Instant analysis: Chiefs pick Ohio State OT Josh Simmons in Round 1 of 2025 NFL draft

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The Kansas City Chiefs selected Ohio State Buckeyes offensive tackle Josh Simmons with the No. 32 pick in the 2025 NFL draft after making a surprise trade with the Philadelphia Eagles late on Thursday night.

Simmons is considered to be one of the most promising offensive linemen in the 2025 draft class, but concerns about his health seem to have sunk the former Buckeye's draft stock enough to give the Chiefs a chance to select him at the end of Round 1.

Kansas City desperately needed to add a prospect who can compete for playing time at left tackle, and Simmons certainly has all the traits that scouts look for in elite blockers.

Check out what resident draftnik Sam ***** had to say about Simmons during the 2024 college football season:

"Simmons’ lower half has room to fill out, but his upper body pops on tape. He delivers powerful blows in pass protection that stun pass rushers. Simmons’ hands pack the knockback to stall the defender’s rush plan, and his strong arm extensions lock defenders out of his frame.

Defenders struggle to play through Simmons’ frame in the run game. Simmons must play with better balance as a run blocker to sustain his assignments for longer. He stops his feet and lunges sometimes and allows his chest to drift over his feet. Simmons needs to clean up these flaws before entering the NFL."

Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft saw several elite prospects fall farther than many experts expected, and while Simmons might not be the most glamorous pick for the reigning AFC champions, he may prove to have been the best remaining player on the board when the Chiefs were on the clock with the No. 32 selection.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Instant analysis: Chiefs pick Ohio State Buckeyes star Josh Simmons

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