Call Your Shot: Who will be the Chiefs first pick in the 2025 NFL draft?

[staylor26]

I'm going with Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio St.

I think the Chiefs would prefer a guy like Walter Nolen or Derrick Harmon falls into their lap, but I don't think that happens next Thursday night, or at least I'm not going to get me hopes up.

A lot of people will not like this pick, due to the injury risk, but the Chiefs take a swing at a T that otherwise would never be in that late 1st round range.

Side note: I could also see Josh Conerly being the pick and could've just as easily chose him. Upside isn't as high, but he's probably safer given his health.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Semichief

It seems Burden is wildly popular here (no surprise). The argument seems to be that adding him would “unlock” the offense. Not sure I buy that a WR4 in Year 1 accomplishes that more than an RB1. Not advocating for it at all (I want a DT or DE), but someone like Hampton would be more impactful the next couple of years.

I think a dynamic back would do a ton next year, no question.

The issue is that RB has better talent depth, IMO. I think you can get a RB in the 3rd or 4th that can provide a hell of a boost in his own right and by 2026 you have a full offense of young, talented skill position players.

[Garcia Bronco]

Pretty sure the raiders Chiefs and chargers are all going to draft a bunch of bums.

[Kiimo]

Remember when the Broncos had to create a Fisher Price level child offense just so Bo Nicks could understand it.


good times

[Pablo]

Henderson from Ohio State

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by RunKC

POV: The Chiefs trade up to draft Josh Simmons

CP’s reaction:

Live feed from Crow' house if we draft Simmons:

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[Simple Simon]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Pretty sure the raiders Chiefs and chargers are all going to draft a bunch of bums.

Maybe the Raiders but I think all the teams that made the playoffs last year have the advantage in this draft in that they don't desperately need a QB or other specific position, and they can take the BAP. I really think alot of the players projected to be taken in rounds 2-4 have potential to outshine some of the picks going earlier.

Both the Chiefs and Chargers will assuredly draft a good player, not a bust. It's those teams picking 1-15 that are flirting with disaster.

[CatfishBob2]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I think a dynamic back would do a ton next year, no question.

The issue is that RB has better talent depth, IMO. I think you can get a RB in the 3rd or 4th that can provide a hell of a boost in his own right and by 2026 you have a full offense of young, talented skill position players.

Thats not a reason to draft ANOTHER wr early lol.....it's a huge flaming sign for us to draft an RB this year. I'm sure there will be a run on RBs where if we wait too long we'll end up with a JAG

[Semichief]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I think a dynamic back would do a ton next year, no question.

The issue is that RB has better talent depth, IMO. I think you can get a RB in the 3rd or 4th that can provide a hell of a boost in his own right and by 2026 you have a full offense of young, talented skill position players.

Agree that an RB later in the draft would upgrade the offense, but our offense is not indeed in a WR1 or WR2. Could we also get a WR3 in Round 3? Perhaps. Could we get a quality starter at DT in R3? Not as likely.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Semichief

Agree that an RB later in the draft would upgrade the offense, but our offense is not indeed in a WR1 or WR2. Could we also get a WR3 in Round 3? Perhaps. Could we get a quality starter at DT in R3? Not as likely.

In a perfect world, Worthy is a WR3 IMO.

We don't have a true X. And when Kelce goes and Rice effectively takes over Kelces role in the passing game, we WILL need a WR2 to backfill.

The mistake people make is thinking of Kelce as a TE when we've essentially used him as a WR who occasionally plays in-line for years.

We need versatile receiver far more than people think, IMO.

[KurtCobain]

Loveland to drop to Chiefs.

[Semichief]

Originally Posted by Semichief

I think it will be Nolen.

I wish it were Harmon.

It might be Ezeirauku.

I hope it’s not Simmons.

It will be Simmons.

Called it

[staylor26]

I've nailed this 3 out the last 4 years (FAU and Karlaftis).

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by RunKC

POV: The Chiefs trade up to draft Josh Simmons

CP’s reaction:

At least we didnt trade up for him.

But seriously, this pick was obvious. Veach has overcorrected on major issues from OL (the first time) to WR to now LT.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by staylor26

I'm going with Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio St.

I think the Chiefs would prefer a guy like Walter Nolen or Derrick Harmon falls into their lap, but I don't think that happens next Thursday night, or at least I'm not going to get me hopes up.

A lot of people will not like this pick, due to the injury risk, but the Chiefs take a swing at a T that otherwise would never be in that late 1st round range.

Side note: I could also see Josh Conerly being the pick and could've just as easily chose him. Upside isn't as high, but he's probably safer given his health.

Good call!