Chiefs select OSU OL Josh Simmons No. 32 overall
Simmons established himself as one of the premier offensive tackles in college football in his two seasons with the Buckeyes before a midseason knee injury ended his senior year. Despite only playing six games, he was named honorable mention all-Big Ten. Simmons played in 19 games for Ohio State, starting all 19 at left tackle.
Prior to Ohio State, Simmons played for two seasons at San Diego State.
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