{"id":20428,"date":"2025-04-14T15:51:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T15:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=20428"},"modified":"2025-04-14T15:51:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T15:51:34","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-are-the-chiefs-eyeing-a-game-changer-the-shocking-reason-they-could-draft-ohio-states-josh-simmons-%f0%9f%8f%88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=20428","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 Are the Chiefs Eyeing a Game-Changer? The Shocking Reason They Could Draft Ohio State\u2019s Josh Simmons \ud83c\udfc8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kansas City used a top-30 visit on Ohio State\u2019s standout left tackle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/movixL4IKe_qUQxKDKBcQGaiMeM=\/15x15:2620x1595\/1200x800\/filters:focal(1285x235:1703x653)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_image\/image\/74022900\/usa_today_23118748.0.jpg\" alt=\"Why the Chiefs might take Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons - Arrowhead Pride\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"ZMgJgU\">On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs \u2014 who could be prioritizing an offensive tackle in next week\u2019s NFL Draft \u2014 hosted Ohio State left tackle Josh Simmons on a Top-30 visit. He is considered one of the top offensive line prospects in the class.<\/p>\n<p id=\"AMVHiv\">Here\u2019s what to know about Simmons.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"OxzfK7\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"SAKKAn\">An interior offensive lineman out Helix High School in La Mesa, California, Simmons was a four-star recruit who had offers from more than two dozen college programs before beginning his career at San Diego State, where he redshirted as a freshman before starting 13 games at right tackle in 2022. Following his transfer to Ohio State in 2023, he started a total of 19 games at left tackle over two seasons before he suffered a serious knee injury in 2024\u2019s sixth game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Josh Simmons is a OT prospect in the 2025 draft class. He does not qualify for a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RAS<\/a> due to a lack of measurements.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/krfNqih0PU\">https:\/\/t.co\/krfNqih0PU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TogDWi7xFC\">pic.twitter.com\/TogDWi7xFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MathBomb\/status\/1910350810900267186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p id=\"qtFLgM\">Simmons arrived at the NFL Combine measuring 6 feet 5 and 317 pounds, with 33-inch arms and 10-inch hands. Still recovering from his torn patellar tendon, he did not participate in the Combine\u2019s athletic testing \u2014 and only did a quick session of drill work during his pro day. At that time, he also recorded an impressive 34 repetitions on the bench press.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9ascxF\">Because of his injury, his draft status remains murky. Nonetheless, he is widely expected to be chosen late in the draft\u2019s first round \u2014 and might still be available when Kansas City goes on the clock for the 31st pick.<\/p>\n<p id=\"Wo0NM5\">While Simmons is slightly undersized for a tackle \u2014 and arms are slightly shorter than Kansas City prefers \u2014 his film shows a player with the skills and athletic ability to play at the highest level.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ZTkHJt\"><strong>Film evaluation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"jSBq2f\">Simmons&#8217; film shows a player with lightning-quick feet out of his stance and a strong base, which allow him to fend off most of the pass rushers he faces.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tremendous quickness out of the stance by Simmons. He meets the edge at the bend point in the arc and takes away his move. He lunges a little bit, but the foot quickness and explosion out of the stance is there. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/56j3q54NIi\">pic.twitter.com\/56j3q54NIi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CJScoobs\/status\/1910895777829814550?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p id=\"N2PPyP\">Simmons is a high-level mover, which is made apparent by his first step. Driving to his inside and building power, his sets look effortless; he seems to glide as he meets edge rushers at the bend point.<\/p>\n<p id=\"H50Mrw\">Simmons also displays good (but not great) hands. While his initial strike can lack power \u2014and needs some overall work \u2014 he is crafty.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Simmons feels the edge rusher start to lean, and he perfectly executes a snatch to pull him to the ground. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nxoxGmyfev\">pic.twitter.com\/nxoxGmyfev<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CJScoobs\/status\/1910896261869215753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p id=\"HDQalL\">Simmons\u2019 best trait as a pass protector might be his ability to recover from (and fight off) an edge rusher\u2019s counter-moves. His flexible lower body \u2014 along with a strong anchor and core \u2014 allows him to reset himself and wash defenders out of plays.<\/p>\n<p>When Simmons is able to land his inside hands first, he has a good feel for what a defender\u2019s rush plan will be \u2014 and usually has a solution to stop it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"SGrGXa\">There are still plenty of snaps where Simmons doesn\u2019t put it all together in pass protection \u2014 but on the snaps where he does, there are very few pass rushers who can beat him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5vbHDE\">Simmons is also strong in the running game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">When Simmons plays with leverage, he can root out and move most defenders he faces. A little awkward to start, but he stays engaged and finishes his man to the ground. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ymgtPCFXoz\">pic.twitter.com\/ymgtPCFXoz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Caleb James (@CJScoobs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CJScoobs\/status\/1910894951761575938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p id=\"8O7nkJ\">The same base and core strength that Simmons uses so effectively as a pass blocker helps him to create movement off the snap in the running game. He also plays nasty, fighting through the echo of the whistle on most of his snaps.<\/p>\n<p id=\"Hm4FbY\">In the running game, Simmons does a good job of timing his hands and feet. This synchronization allows him to win most of his solo blocks, making him a good fit for teams that run lots of mid-zone and inside-zone plays. When working in combination with other players on down blocks, Simmons transfers power well, allowing him to help his interior teammates rake over defensive linemen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"vNKpvk\">An area where Simmons&#8217; tape \u201cpops\u201d is his ability to move in space.<\/p>\n<p id=\"QopOGG\">One of the more fluid movers in the class, Simmons will be a tremendous fit for teams that utilize screens, outside runs and blocking looks that put tackles in space along the perimeter.<\/p>\n<p id=\"yMs6mJ\">Right out of his stance, he moves smoothly \u2014 with very little wasted motion \u2014 and is able to take on much faster defensive backs deep in the backfield. This movement ability is what makes him such an interesting prospect \u2014 especially for the Chiefs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Xy8qoc\"><strong>The bottom line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p id=\"LSeMRI\">Now only 22 years old, Simmons was a fine college player. Still, his overall fundamentals and technique will require plenty of work before he can become a successful NFL tackle.<\/p>\n<p id=\"OeBYgD\">But his knee injury has left questions about his recovery \u2014 and whether he\u2019ll be able to maintain the athleticism he showed at Ohio State. This is precisely why the Chiefs brought him in for a visit: to give their medical staff a chance to see how far along he is with his rehabilitation \u2014 and if there will be any long-term issues from the injury. The answers to these questions will be important in determining where he is finally taken in the draft.<\/p>\n<p id=\"AsVLq9\">Players with injury issues can turn the draft into a game of chance. An incorrect evaluation can leave a team in the lurch after investing a pick in an unproductive player. But the right assessment can lead to a draft-day steal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kansas City used a top-30 visit on Ohio State\u2019s standout left tackle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":20429,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kansas-city-chiefs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udd25 Are the Chiefs Eyeing a Game-Changer? 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