Kansas City, Sa – April 19, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have redefined their future, pulling off a jaw-dropping trade in the 2025 NFL Draft to vault from No. 31 to No. 24, sources told ESPN. GM Brett Veach’s bold stroke landed Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons, igniting Chiefs Kingdom’s Super Bowl hopes.
The trade, a masterclass in aggression, saw Kansas City deal No. 31 and a 2025 third-rounder (No. 95) to the Minnesota Vikings. Simmons, a 6-foot-5, 317-pound force, boasts an 87.4 pass-blocking grade, per Pro Football Focus, poised to shield Patrick Mahomes after 2024’s 41-sack debacle.
Simmons ousts Kingsley Suamataia, whose struggles in Super Bowl LIX’s 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles exposed Kansas City’s left-side woes. With Jaylon Moore as a swing tackle and Trey Smith locked in, Simmons completes an elite line for Mahomes.
In round two, Veach snagged Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon at No. 63. The 6-foot-5, 310-pound disruptor, with 6.5 sacks and 44 pressures in 2024, bolsters Chris Jones’ sidekick role. Harmon’s tenacity fits Steve Spagnuolo’s relentless scheme, fortifying a line needing youth.
Round three brought Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson at No. 66, acquired via the L’Jarius Sneed trade. Henderson’s 4.43-second 40-yard dash and 4,614 college yards electrify a backfield ranked 29th in rushing (4.0 yards per carry). He pairs with Isiah Pacheco, whose deal ends in 2026.
Veach’s haul addresses Kansas City’s core flaws. Simmons anchors the line, Harmon pressures quarterbacks, and Henderson adds explosiveness absent since Kareem Hunt’s exit. The Chiefs’ 14th-ranked passing attack now has balance to challenge AFC titans like Buffalo.
Chiefs fans, this is your renaissance. Mahomes, backed by Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy, gains time to carve defenses. Simmons’ Big Ten pedigree neutralizes rushers like Maxx Crosby, while Harmon and Henderson signal a youth movement post-Travis Kelce.
Veach’s blockbuster echoes his 2017 Mahomes trade, cementing his genius. With training camp nearing, Chiefs Kingdom roars for Josh Simmons, Derrick Harmon, and TreVeyon Henderson to propel Kansas City back to the Lombardi Trophy.
