Chiefs’ Draft Steal Crowned Best Pick by ESPN Insiders!

Kansas City, Tu – May 6, 2025

Chiefs Kingdom, hold your breath: your team just struck gold! The Kansas City Chiefs’ first-round selection of Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons at No. 32 has sent shockwaves through the NFL, earning sky-high praise as the draft’s best pick.

Simmons, a 6-foot-5, 317-pound titan, was a steal after a 2024 knee injury dropped his stock. Pre-injury, he allowed zero sacks in 152 pass-block snaps, per Pro Football Focus, making him a dream fit to protect Patrick Mahomes after last season’s 41-sack nightmare.

ESPN’s Jason Kelce didn’t hold back on New Heights, raving, “If Simmons hadn’t torn his patellar tendon, he’d be the first tackle off the board!” Jason called the pick “unbelievable value” if Simmons recovers fully, a sentiment echoing across NFL circles.

Travis Kelce, Jason’s brother and Chiefs tight end, took it further, declaring, “This guy’s a future Hall of Famer—signed, sealed, delivered!” Chiefs fans erupted on X, one shouting, “Simmons is our savior! Mahomes is smiling today!”

The Chiefs’ signing of Jaylon Moore in free agency gives Simmons time to heal, ensuring no rush to start. Moore, a former 49ers backup, holds the left tackle spot for now, but Simmons’ upside could make him a long-term cornerstone.

Simmons’ tape has experts buzzing. Analysts like Matt Miller compared him to Pro Bowl tackle Terron Armstead, while Dane Brugler dubbed him a “nimble pass protector.” If healthy, he could anchor the line for a decade.

This pick comes after a Super Bowl LIX loss where the offensive line faltered. With Mahomes needing protection, Simmons’ arrival alongside Trey Smith signals a new era of dominance for Kansas City’s offense.

Chiefs Kingdom, the future is bright! Simmons’ draft coronation as the best pick of 2025 fuels dreams of another Lombardi Trophy. As training camp looms, this steal could be Kansas City’s ultimate game-changer!