Chiefs' Andy Reid on Josh Simmons

The Kansas City Chiefs have selected Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Simmons with the 32nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. After trading spots with the Philadelphia Eagles, both franchises got what they wanted, as the Chiefs, after all, did address their offensive line, as several predicted.

Following the selection, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the media to break down the selection of Simmons. Below is a partial transcript of Reid's comments on the newest Chief offensive lineman.

Q: Andy, when do you see him ready to go? Training Camp? Is that a reasonable timeline?

Reid: "He'll definitely be ready for training camp," Reid said. "He'll be able to do some stuff up until then."

Q: How important was the visit that he had here, as far as both the medical side, also just getting to know the kid?

Reid: "We had a chance to bring him here. We met with him at the combine, so we had that visit with him. We brought him up here for one of the 30 visits, had a good visit with him there. Had a zoom visit with him a couple of times, as late as yesterday. Again, just to make sure we we're doing our homework."

Q: What did you really see lacking in the lineman area that makes you think that Josh Simmons could really close the gap there and be a good fit for the team if he's able to get healthy?

Reid: What you heard from the guys announcing this is true, he would have been a top five or ten pick. It's a position we could use some good players at, just in addition of good players. In particular, the left tackle spot, if and when he can jump in there. He's flexible so he can play any spot, we felt like he was a true left tackle."

Q: What about his style and traits that fit that you like to do in the offensive line?

Reid: I think he's good in the run and the pass game. But obviously you're looking for guys that can anchor down in the pass game. That becomes important, especially on the left side with a right handed quarterback. We have such good players that we go against that play that defensive end spot, so it's important that you find a guy who can do that.

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