What the experts are saying about the Chiefs' thirty-first overall pick
Updated: April 3, 2025 2:00pm ET
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Recent mock drafts show diverse projections for the Chiefs, including Oregon DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr., and Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams. Several analysts, including NFL.com's Charles Davis, have Kansas City selecting Ohio State OT Josh Simmons, citing his impressive 0.7% pressure rate allowed before his injury last season.
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Which side of the ball will they target?
Kansas City Chiefs offense or defense first?
Is Simmons the 'Best Fit' for Chiefs?
After Patrick Mahomes was sacked a career-high 36 times last season, the Chiefs are heavily linked to Ohio State OT Josh Simmons. Despite coming off a torn patellar tendon, Simmons' rehab is trending positively, and his pre-injury performance - allowing just one pressure on 152 pass-blocking snaps - has caught evaluators' attention.
Chiefs eyeing defensive line depth in first round
The Kansas City Star reports that while offensive line remains a possibility, the Chiefs have shown significant interest in defensive linemen who could be available at #31. Georgia's Mykel Williams and Oregon's Derrick Harmon have both had multiple meetings with the team, with defensive line coach Joe Cullen personally attending their pro days.
