I know I am one of the few people who find a way to nitpick Brett Veach's endeavors. I am squarely among the minority of fans who are not in love with the 2025 haul of draft picks, and it's for very superficial reasons.
I wanted a wide receiver early. The Chiefs’ corps has been outwardly bad for nearly three seasons at this point, and to his credit, the Chiefs general manager has made some moves to rectify that issue. However, Skyy Moore is a bust, and Rashee Rice will likely miss a good chunk of 2025. Xavier Worthy grew immensely by the end of his rookie campaign, but there's still something to be desired.
Instead the Chiefs went with offensive tackle in the first round. Drafting Josh Simmons out of Ohio State is a no-brainer on its face and a few layers deep, but like a misplaced insult, I like cutting a little too deep. Assuming that Simmons' injury history is just that—history—then the trade back by just one spot and acquiring another pick will be well worth the trouble.
The Chiefs addressed key needs in the 2025 NFL Draft, but questions remain about wide receiver.
There is a need at left tackle. Kingsley Suamataia is competing for one of the guard spots, which isn't as great an outcome for who we thought was an athletic freak just a year ago. Wanya Morris has received opportunities, but between injuries and inconsistencies, he has yet to cement himself as a contributor. Jaylon Moore was signed as a free agent, but he's never been a starter.
In the last few seasons, the Chiefs have spent pick after pick on offensive tackle after offensive tackle. Now, none of them have Simmons' pedigree, but there seems to be something missing with the development of the position. Even on the other side, with veteran Jawaan Taylor, the Kansas City tackle situation has been off since Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz were cut in the same offseason.
Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith buoy this group, but changes were needed. Yet the issues with the offensive line are mirrored, perhaps more apparently, in the wide receiver corps.
Bringing back JuJu Smith-Schuster once again is only interesting for those in love with the three crossing routes he's good for each year.
Hollywood Brown's return is slightly more interesting because of the mystery behind his play. I believe we have seen most of Xavier Worthy's potential on display, and that's as a #2 in the best of days.
Rashee Rice's pending suspension will exacerbate issues when implemented, so nabbing a younger wideout could have been beneficial.
I believe that Josh Simmons will work out for the Chiefs, but I also believed in Kingsley Suamataia as a steal too. The draft is always a tricky time because everyone believes they just nabbed their franchise's savior, no matter what position. Maybe fourth-rounder Jalen Royals from Utah State will suffice all my wideout needs, but the simple fact is that the Chiefs are just as bad at wide receiver as they were at the conclusion of Super Bowl LIX.
