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Yahoo
01-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Expert on Chiefs' selection of Ohio State OT Josh Simmons: 'He can be a huge home run'
The Kansas City Chiefs may have surprised some fans with their surprising selections in the 2025 NFL draft, but the experts on NFL Network weren't stunned by what they saw during the Annual Player Selection Meeting last week. senior reporter Jeffri Chadiha was thrilled with Kansas City's decision to take Ohio State Buckeyes offensive tackle Josh Simmons in Round 1, and he praised the pick in a segment that included Brian Baldinger earlier this week. Advertisement Take a look at Chadiha's full take on Kansas City's selection of Simmons in this video, which was shared on Twitter by NFL Network's official account: Time will tell if Simmons is destined for stardom in the NFL, but judging from Chadiha's analysis, it would seem that Kansas City's front office made the right decision with the No. 32 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Stay tuned to see how Simmons will perform during his rookie season with the Chiefs. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Expert says Chiefs' selection of Josh Simmons 'Can be a huge home run'
USA Today
01-05-2025
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- USA Today
Expert on Chiefs' selection of Ohio State OT Josh Simmons: 'He can be a huge home run'
Expert on Chiefs' selection of Ohio State OT Josh Simmons: 'He can be a huge home run' The Kansas City Chiefs may have surprised some fans with their surprising selections in the 2025 NFL draft, but the experts on NFL Network weren't stunned by what they saw during the Annual Player Selection Meeting last week. senior reporter Jeffri Chadiha was thrilled with Kansas City's decision to take Ohio State Buckeyes offensive tackle Josh Simmons in Round 1, and he praised the pick in a segment that included Brian Baldinger earlier this week. Take a look at Chadiha's full take on Kansas City's selection of Simmons in this video, which was shared on Twitter by NFL Network's official account: Time will tell if Simmons is destined for stardom in the NFL, but judging from Chadiha's analysis, it would seem that Kansas City's front office made the right decision with the No. 32 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Stay tuned to see how Simmons will perform during his rookie season with the Chiefs.
USA Today
01-05-2025
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- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs release veteran TEs, promising OL in roster moves after 2025 NFL draft
Kansas City Chiefs release veteran TEs, promising OL in roster moves after 2025 NFL draft The Kansas City Chiefs made a few moves after the 2025 NFL draft to accommodate incoming rookies on their roster. While Kansas City only selected seven players in the draft, the Chiefs signed several undrafted free agents when the Annual Player Selection Meeting concluded, which meant that several veterans had to be waived or released for the team to stay under the 90-man offseason roster cap. Among the players who saw their time in Kansas City come to an abrupt end were tight ends Anthony Firkser and Baylor Cupp, offensive lineman McKade Mettauer, defensive back Jason Taylor, and linebacker Shaun Bradley. These moves aren't expected to have a significant impact on the Chiefs' trajectory heading into the 2025 season, and the players involved could re-sign with Kansas City before training camp if the team finds itself in need of reliable depth later this summer.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Mel Kiper Grades 2025 Minnesota Vikings Draft Class…
The dust has settled on the 2025 NFL Draft, an event the Minnesota Vikings went into with just four total selections over seven rounds. While many believed they'd be wheeling and dealing for more picks throughout the weekend, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took a different route, focusing on quality over quantity. When the dust settled on the three day party in Green Bay Saturday evening, the Vikings walked away with five new draft picks for the 2025 camp roster, which tied (2008), for the least amount of picks since the franchise came into existence in 1961. Advertisement Realistically, the Minnesota Vikings' 2025 offseason will be judged much more on its free agency signings than it is on the draft. But if Kwesi can hit on some of these longer-shot picks, it could be a turning point in his tenure as Vikings GM. Related Headlines Minnesota Vikings earn lukewarm grade from Mel Kiper Credit: George Walker IV / If there's one person in this world that's never played or coached in the NFL, who's name is most synonymous with the league's Annual Player Selection Meeting, it's ESPN's Mel Kiper. The original NFL Draft expert has been the media face of the draft since he made his first appearance on ESPN's draft coverage back in 1984. Advertisement A staple of Mel's yearly coverage of the NFL Draft are his post-draft grades, where he gave the Minnesota Vikings an underwhelming B- for their 2025 class. It wasn't necessarily the number of picks that hurt the Vikings, though it certainly didn't help. Instead, Kiper was disappointed that Kwesi couldn't land Brian Flores another talented CB to help out in a very thin secondary, hopefully now, but for sure in the future. 'Minnesota, however, came into this draft with just four total picks, the fewest of any team (the Vikings added one more via a trade with the Rams). If general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was going to help out his young passer, he was going to have to do it with surgical precision. The first move was Donovan Jackson in Round 1. He will take Blake Brandel's spot at left guard, where he will help both as a pass protector and run blocker. Somewhat surprisingly, Jackson was the third guard off the board at No. 24. The Vikings got some value with the next few picks. Receiver Tai Felton had 96 catches last season; Minnesota landed my No. 83 prospect at No. 102. Edge rusher Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins didn't fill the stat sheet in a deep Georgia rotation, but he has some traits that can be developed. He was No. 123 on my board, acquired at No. 139. Adofo-Mensah did what he could with the team's limited picks, but I wanted to see the Vikings snag an impact cornerback who could thrive in Brian Flores' aggressive system.' Mel Kiper – ESPN Analyzing Kiper's Minnesota Vikings analysis Kiper was a bit surprised by the Jackson pick, at No. 24. He did not have him as the third guard coming off the board. From there, he likes the upside in Maryland wide receiver, Tai Felton who the MN Vikings selected as the final pick in the 3rd round. The 6'2″ 178 lb Senior hauled in 96 catches last season for 1,124 yards and shined at Huntington Bank Stadium against the Gophers, where he caught 9 passes for 104 yards. He'll likely get punt/kick return reps immediately, and could also challenge Nailor for WR3 early on, as well. When we factor in Jordan Addison's likely suspension — originating from his DUI arrest in LA last summer — Tai's role on offense could be even bigger. No matter where they were picked, all five of the Minnesota Vikings selections from Thursday-Saturday has a legitimate chance at making the 2025 53-man roster out of camp. Vikings new draft picks locked for roster spots? Of course both Jackson and Felton are locks for roster spots, as long as they are healthy. Defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins likely has too much talent to cut from the roster, as well. Given the limited depth Minnesota has at inside linebacker, I would be surprised if 6th round pick Kobe King can't make the roster. I'd bet on him making it over Brian Asamoah, at this point. Advertisement Related: 2025 Minnesota Vikings Draft Class is Complete Kevin O'Connell's favorite value pick from the weekend might be Pittsburgh tight end, Gavin Bartholomew (6th round). He comes in as the Vikings' 3rd tight end, behind TJ Hockenson and Josh Oliver. Last season, Minnesota had three-four tight ends active for every game. Related Headlines
USA Today
28-04-2025
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- USA Today
Watch Chiefs rookies get their draft-day phone calls from Kansas City's front office
The Kansas City Chiefs found valuable prospects on all three days of the 2025 NFL draft and are fully reloaded for another attempt to win a Super Bowl. Though the Chiefs entered the draft with relatively limited assets, general manager Brett Veach made a series of savvy trades to maximize Kansas City's flexibility throughout the Annual Player Selection Meeting. With a new crop of elite talent on both sides of the ball, the Chiefs should have no problem competing to avenge their loss in Super Bowl LIX next season. All of the rookies Kansas City selected seemed excited to join the reigning AFC champions, and several had their reactions to being picked documented in videos that circulated on social media sites. Check out every video of a Chiefs rookie getting their draft-day call from Kansas City's front office: Round 1, Pick 32: OT Josh Simmons Round 2, Pick 63: DT Omarr Norman-Lott Round 3, Pick 66: EDGE Ashton Gillotte Round 5, Pick 156: LB Jeffrey Bassa
