Despite taking a tackle with a top-100 pick two years in a row, a recent 2025 NFL mock draft has the KC Chiefs selecting NC State's Anthony Belton in 2025.
offensive tackles in the NFL Draft? One major outlet's respected draft analyst believes there's no limit for the
Last year, it was Wanya Morris via a small trade-up in the third round. This year, the reigning Super Bowl champs landed Kingsley Suamataia via another small maneuver on Day 2. One would think that gives offensive line coach Andy Heck enough to work with, but Matt Miller ofIn Miller's recent projection of how the 2025 NFL Draft's first round will unfold, he has Kansas City snatching up NC State offensive tackle Anthony Belton at pick No. 31.
"Despite how well the Chiefs have put together and managed their roster, there's a lack of answers at offensive tackle,". "The Kingsley Suamataia pick in the second round likely solves one tackle spot, potentially replacing right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who struggled last season. Belton, a two-year starter at left tackle, allowed one sack last year and wows with his easy movement at 6-5 and 345 pounds.
Even then, Taylor was formidable in 2023-24 when casting his infamous penalty issues aside. For better or worse, Kansas City will roll with him on the right side again and then let thehang on to the left tackle gig. Again, there are alternate realities where that plan doesn't work out, but a first-round replacement in 2025 is far down the list.
This has very little to do with Belton as a player. The Florida native started every 2023 game at left tackle and made third-team All-ACC for his performance. Dating back to 2022, he has experience protecting his quarterback's blind side. This past campaign,credited him with a 71.5 pass blocking grade and a healthy 65.9 composite offense grade. With over 1,500 snaps under his belt and more coming in 2024, he's a potential first-round pick for a reason.
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