Chiefs Rookie After 5 Days of Camp: ‘This Place Teaches You Greatness’

Kansas City, MO – July 28, 2025
Energy is pulsing through GEHA Field at Arrowhead as a new Chiefs rookie adjusts to the demanding but tradition-rich standards in Kansas City. Here, greatness isn’t just expected—it’s built, day by day.

The front office made waves on draft night, trading with the Eagles to move from pick 31 to 32, also sending pick 164, to land Josh Simmons, a talented lineman from Ohio State. The move immediately set the tone: the Chiefs want talent that can fit the system from day one.

Simmons was a key piece of the Buckeyes’ offensive line, earning Third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2024, despite a late-season knee injury. In Kansas City, he’s viewed as a “steal if healthy,” battling for the left tackle spot against Jaylon Moore.

“I was a hitter in college — raw, aggressive. But here in Kansas City, it’s different. The standard’s higher, the coaching’s sharper, and I’m learning to play smarter every rep. This place doesn’t just expect greatness — it teaches you how to reach it.”
— Josh Simmons, voice steady with conviction.

Simmons arrived at camp with a strong foundation: 6-5, 317 lbs, and already progressing well in his rehab. Coaches are taking note of his footwork and how quickly he’s picking up line calls and schemes. His current focus: mastering the depth of the Chiefs’ offensive playbook, from run-blocking to zone schemes and protection assignments.

Under Head Coach Andy Reid and offensive line coach Chris Morgan, Simmons is being transformed from an Ohio State phenom into a complete NFL lineman—one who reads the game, reacts quickly, and communicates at an elite level.

Surrounded by proven veterans like Jason Kelce (with some comparing Simmons’ stamina and upside to Trent Williams) and Jaylon Moore, he’s getting the chance to both learn and compete for the starting left tackle job.

As camp enters its fifth day, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Simmons can turn draft hype into real impact—protecting Mahomes, solidifying the O-line, and helping the Chiefs chase another championship.

In Kansas City, greatness isn’t just a given—it’s forged, rep by rep, day by day, through sweat, technique, and relentless focus.