What we’ll never know: If KC was higher on Simmons or Oregon’s Josh Conerly Jr., who went three picks earlier at No. 29. Conerly, in some ways, fills more of a Veach profile while entering the draft as a younger player (age 21) with more development ahead.

The Kansas City Chiefs made a bold move in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting offensive tackle Josh Simmons out of Ohio State. Despite having another year of eligib