It's official: the Kansas City Chiefs got serious about protecting Patrick Mahomes by investing in Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons at pick No. 32 overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Kansas City was able to tack on a fifth-round pick with a slight trade back with the Philadelphia Eagles and still get their guy in Josh Simmons. When healthy, Simmons was likely the top tackle in the class, and the Chiefs were able to get him at a potential discount—if healthy.
Let's take a look at how the rest of the draft might play out for the Chiefs after making an early addition at offensive tackle. Here's our Chiefs mock draft for Day 2 and 3.
Round 2, Pick 47: Treveyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
Trade: Chiefs send picks 63 and 95 for 47 from the Arizona Cardinals
With the added capital of the extra fifth-round pick (No. 164), the Chiefs feel comfortable enough to make a second-round move, similar to what they did for Rashee Rice. The Chiefs get aggressive to add explosiveness to their run game with the dynamic Henderson.
The best pure pass-protecting back in the class, Henderson has a top gear that few backs possess. He's able to turn small gains into big chunks on speed alone. He is the perfect complement to Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt.
Round 3, Pick 66: Omar Norman-Lott, DI, Tennessee
The Chiefs add a running mate for Chris Jones by bringing in a fierce pass rusher in Omar Norman-Lott. He sports the best pass-rush win rate of any defensive tackle in the class. Part of that is due to only playing passing downs. He averaged 17 snaps per game for the Vols and was 20th on the defense in snaps played. However, he's highly explosive and has a surprising arsenal of pass-rush moves.
Norman-Lott might not be a run-stuffer day one, but he can certainly fill the Tershawn Wharton role well and develop against the run.
Round 4, Pick 133- Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
The Chiefs make a move to add more corner depth to help with injury concerns for Kristian Fulton and the wave of free agents in 2026. Riley leads all CBs in the draft in interceptions and is second in all of FBS in passes defended (29) over the last two seasons at 5'10", 194 lbs.
Riley is slightly undersized but played outside corner almost exclusively in college. He's a twitchy athlete with strong ball skills and nice mirroring in man coverage. His run defense is a concern and he would be best suited to outside corner rather than the slot.
Round 5, Pick 164- Dont'e Thornton Jr., WR, Tennessee
At 6'4", 204 lbs with a 4.30 40-yard dash, Thornton is a true size/speed combo for the Chiefs. He can play the Marquez Valdez-Scantling role and stretch the field as a vertical X or Z. His ability to run just a few routes is why he's here on day three, but his speed and size will make him valuable for any team.
Lining Thornton, Xavier Worthy, and Hollywood Brown on the field together is a headache for any defense, and that's not including Rashee Rice or Travis Kelce. The Chiefs get their much-needed X receiver and still get their speed, too.
Round 7, Pick 226- Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane
Ransaw has been a versatile defensive back, lining up at outside corner, slot, and safety over his two years as a starter. He's an explosive athlete and a sound tackler. He understands zone coverage well and can anticipate routes effectively. He's had a knack for generating fumbles but not much luck with interceptions in his career.
Ransaw has been a regular special-teams player with a blocked field goal to his credit. The Chiefs continue to build depth on the back end with another CB/safety hybrid who can do several things for them.
Round 7, Pick 251- Nazir Stackhouse, IDL, Georgia
The AFC West added Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton already in the draft, so the Chiefs are going to need some beef in the trenches, too. They add a true 1-tech nose tackle in Nazir Stackhouse. He's able to occupy two gaps and split double teams with strong balance and quality run instincts. Stackhouse was diagnosed with narcolepsy, which has caused some issues with him sleeping on the sidelines (not kidding), but also think about the potential mattress advertisements for him in KC!
Round 7, Pick 257- Donovan Edwards, RB, Michigan
There's a real chance the Chiefs double up at running back this weekend, especially with Henderson not being a true bell cow. Donovan Edwards and TreVeyon Henderson is a tandem that could work together for the coming years. Edwards had a down year but still is a special athlete who had a much better 2023. He can at least be similar to what the Chiefs have gotten in Isiah Pacheco, Elijah Mitchell, and Kareem Hunt. Don’t let that stop you from getting more explosive on offense. Edwards was one of the best-testing backs at the combine and has played in lots of big games over his career.