OC Matt Nagy and TE Travis Kelce didn’t hold back with their praise of rookie OT Josh Simmons.

As the NFL offseason continues, teams are gearing up for training camp. Not only will that allow veterans to get back into the swing of things, but camp presents an opportunity for young players to make an early impact.

For the Kansas City Chiefs, rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons has no shortage of buzz. The first-round 2025 NFL Draft pick has already gotten high praise from teammate George Karlaftis. Now, he’s receiving flowers from offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and tight end Travis Kelce.

A July 9 episode of Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason added to the Simmons chatter.

The elder Kelce brother compared Simmons’ athletic profile to that of Jason Peters or Trent Williams. Nagy raved about the same fluidity and movement skills.

“Yeah, I really love his athleticism, you’re right,” Nagy said. “I mean, his ability to really show his strength and athleticism on the edge. One-on-one, being able to recover if he gets beat, it’s rare.”

As with any rookie, Simmons will undoubtedly experience some growing pains. It’s a natural part of entering the NFL. The Chiefs’ offense, specifically, is a tough one to get down.

Luckily for Kansas City, Simmons is a tremendous student of the game. He’s doing everything in his power to hit the ground running.

“He’s gonna really put it together,” Nagy said. “I think right now, Jason, as you know, man, just understanding the calls. All the different calls you can have at the line of scrimmage, when you’re going to squeeze. He’s really, really, been locked in. It’s been great to see him in meetings and out of practice. He’s almost sometimes a little too serious, because he’s really locked in. It’s good to see.”