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Mel Kiper lists 6 teams that were the biggest winners including….
The pick: Josh Simmons (No. 32)
The Chiefs added a fifth-rounder in a move back from No. 31 and addressed a big problem at left tackle with my No. 15 prospect. I can't say enough good things about this bookend to Day 1. Simmons was dinged during the predraft process because of his knee injury, which limited him to six games in 2024. But if healthy, he might have been the OT1 in the class. Seriously. He's consistent with terrific pass protection traits.
If you watched the Super Bowl, you know Patrick Mahomes' blindside was going to be an offseason focus. Kingsley Suamataia and Wanya Morris weren't the answers there, and Joe Thuney -- who moved outside from guard -- was traded. The Chiefs signed Jaylon Moore, but he was a backup in San Francisco, so he's not a sure thing. Simmons could be the long-term answer. He can help inside at guard, too, or potentially bump to right tackle, where Jawaan Taylor has been inconsistent.
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