The Kansas City Chiefs have shown promising developments with their recent draft picks, particularly highlighting Ohio State’s offensive tackle Josh Simmons, selected in the first round as the 32nd overall pick. Despite facing some challenges this season, Simmons has demonstrated the potential to address the Chiefs’ long-standing tackle issues, especially given his flashes of brilliance on the field. Alongside Simmons, cornerback Nohl Williams and running back Brashard Smith have also made notable contributions, further strengthening the team’s roster.
On the other hand, the Chiefs have faced disappointment with defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, picked in the second round at 63rd overall. Both Norman-Lott and edge rusher Ashton Gillotte have not met the team’s expectations, which were particularly high after trading for additional depth in those positions during the season. Norman-Lott’s situation has been particularly unfortunate; he was expected to enhance the pass rush but ended up on injured reserve after just five games, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
The mix of successes and setbacks among the Chiefs’ draft class illustrates the unpredictability of player development in the NFL, yet the potential shown by Simmons and others provides a glimmer of hope for the team’s future in addressing their roster needs.