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Chiefs Rookie LT Could Steal Starting Job

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up for the 2025 season, rookie left tackle Josh Simmons is making waves, with analysts and insiders predicting the first-round draft pick could claim the starting role, sources told ESPN. With Organized Team Activities (OTAs) underway, the Ohio State standout is poised to anchor the Chiefs’ offensive line and protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Simmons, 22, was selected 32nd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, bringing a stellar college resume with an 82.2 Pro Football Focus (PFF) pass-blocking grade in 2024, allowing zero sacks across eight games, per PFF. Despite a patellar tendon injury that ended his final college season, his 6’5”, 317-pound frame and 4.9-second 40-yard dash speed mark him as a rare talent. “Josh is a cornerstone for our future,” head coach Andy Reid said during a May 16 press conference, per Chiefs.com.

The current starter, Jaylon Moore, struggled in 2024, posting a 65.8 PFF grade and allowing 10 pressures, per PFF, exposing Mahomes to 36 sacks, a career high, per ESPN. Other competitors, including Wanya Morris and potential free-agent signee D.J. Humphries, have yet to solidify the position, giving Simmons a clear path to seize the role. “Simmons’ tape shows elite potential,” NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah tweeted. “He could be Mahomes’ blindside protector by Week 1.”

The Chiefs’ 2025 draft class—including Simmons, Omarr Norman-Lott, Ashton Gillotte, Nohl Williams, Jalen Royals, Jeffrey Bassa, and Brashard Smith—emphasized youth and athleticism, but Simmons’ polish sets him apart. His rise complements offseason moves like Travis Kelce’s restructured contract and the signing of Amari Cooper, aimed at fortifying the offense around Mahomes. General Manager Brett Veach called Simmons “a future star” in a post-draft interview, per The Athletic.

Chiefs Kingdom is abuzz with excitement on X. “Simmons locking down LT? Mahomes about to cook!” posted @ArrowheadPride. With two draft picks remaining, including No. 226, Kansas City is eyeing secondary depth, per ESPN. Simmons’ potential to steal the starting left tackle job is fueling Super Bowl aspirations, promising a robust shield for Mahomes’ high-powered attack as the Chiefs chase a third straight title.

 
 

Double Joy, Quarterback Drake Maye Prepares to Welcome His First Child – And the Name He Plans to Give the Baby Has Touched All of New England 👇
Foxborough – November 20, 2025 Double joy is spreading throughout New England as, according to reliable sources, the young quarterback Drake Maye has just received news that his wife, Ann Michael Maye, is pregnant with their first child right before the matchup with the Bengals. That timing made the Patriots locker room light up a beat brighter, because it arrived exactly when Maye is maturing strongly and becoming the new hope at Foxborough. Maye and Ann Michael's love story began during their University of North Carolina days, where they met at a sports event and quickly became each other's emotional support through every season. The two stayed bonded throughout the time Maye entered the NFL, facing the enormous pressures of early life. From simple love, they progressed to a warm wedding in early 2025, marking a brilliant new chapter. The joy becomes even more special as the couple is said to have thought about the baby's name, and this choice has stirred up Patriots Nation. According to close sources, if it's a boy, Maye wants to name it related to “Fox,” implying Foxborough, the first home of his NFL career. And if it's a girl, Ann Michael really likes the name “Patria,” carrying the meaning of loyalty and connection. Both names are making fans excited because they clearly bear the Patriots imprint. In the most recent press conference, Drake Maye couldn't hide his emotions when mentioning the first child about to be born. A moment that made all the reporters pause in silence for a few seconds. “I’ve dreamed about this day for a long time. And it’s truly special that it comes right when I’m fighting for this jersey. The Patriots gave me the first chance in life, and I want my child’s name to carry a part of this city’s spirit. The spirit that changed my life.” That sharing immediately spread throughout Patriots Nation. As the Patriots step into the week matchup with the Bengals, the story about the Maye family becomes a huge source of energy for the entire team. New England fans are not only following every play of Maye’s, but also following a new, deeply meaningful journey unfolding in his life. And whether the baby will be a boy or a girl, the name that Drake and Ann Michael choose will surely carry a part of the Patriots soul, making Foxborough feel extended by one more generation of love.