Chris Simms names the one position Kansas City Chiefs cannot leave the NFL Draft without addressing

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The NFL Draft is fast approaching and all franchises will be refining their lists for their top selections.

Teams have been able to expand their research on their priority rookies but they are drawing to a close.

Top 30 visits and Pro Days are wrapping up as they look set to converge on Detroit in just a matter of days.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been working hard during the offseason to place themselves in the best position before the NFL Draft.

Moreover, Brett Veach has knuckled down and resigned key players on the defensive line.

Chiefs resign pivotal defenders and add weapons on offense

Chris Jones and Mike Danna return on fresh contracts for Steve Spagnuolo’s defensive front.

On offense, Marquise Brown has been pinned to a one-year deal to add explosivity for Patrick Mahomes downfield.

Nonetheless, Veach can work his magic again in the draft in which he has proven to excel.

The Chiefs have been able to keep their core group of players together after the Super Bowl win but one position looks very delicate.

NFL experts suggest the Chiefs address an ‘unproven commodity’ in the draft

Chris Simms and Mike Florio discussed the position the Chiefs must address before leaving the draft.

When proposed the question on Pro Football Talk, Simms responded: “Obvious one is offensive tackle, clearly it is that. Left tackle… is a totally unproven commodity over there, protecting the greatest person in the sport right now.”

Currently, Patrick Mahomes’ blindside looks extremely vulnerable with starting left tackle Donovan Smith hitting free agency.

Furthermore, Wanya Morris remains the best option for the Chiefs but is unproven.

Morris was a third-round pick in 2023 and started four games from Week 14 through to Week 17.

Wanya Morris is set to be the starting left tackle for Patrick Mahomes

Andy Reid has praised the tackle and he looks set to receive the first shot at becoming the starter.

Nonetheless, if this fails then the Chiefs will require a backup plan.

That is where drafting a rookie left tackle could be a wise decision. If Veach addresses the issue in the first round, they could have high-caliber starter for years to come.

Mahomes needs the best protection they can muster, especially on his blindside.

There has been debate as to whether the Chiefs will draft a wide receiver or left tackle with the 32^nd pick.

The two-time MVP has proved he can win championships with a weak receiving core, so left tackle looks set to be the priority.