Josh Simmons
Career Summary
Josh Simmons is an offensive tackle who played at San Diego State and Ohio State.
Kansas City selected him in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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College Career
Simmons started 13 games at right tackle for San Diego State in 2022 before transferring to Ohio State.
He moved to left tackle with the Buckeyes, where a knee injury ended his 2024 season in the sixth game.
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Path to the NFL
The Chiefs selected Simmons 32nd overall in 2025.
Kansas City evaluated his rehabilitation before choosing him at the end of the first round.
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Playing Style
Pre-draft analyst Dane Brugler described Simmons as an athletic, coordinated pass protector.
The Chiefs’ April 2025 profile also emphasized his experience at both tackle positions.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 40.9
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.