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Originally considered a four-star guard coming out of Helix High School in San Diego, CA, Simmons (6’5/317) redshirted in 2021 before starting every game at right tackle for San Diego State in 2022. Despite allowing 24 pressures with a 47.1 PFF overall grade, Ohio State coach Ryan Day plucked Simmons from the transfer portal and crowned him as the OSU starting LT for the next two seasons. He proceeded to allow just one sack and four quarterback hits over 1,131 snaps for the Buckeyes. Unfortunately, Simmons suffered a season-ending patellar tendon tear Week 7 against Oregon, which prematurely ended his final collegiate campaign. He was unable to test at the Combine, but registered 10-inch hands with 33-inch arms and profiles as a plus athlete. Simmons’ nimble feet and balanced movement allow him to effectively mirror opposing rushers and react to counters seamlessly. He stabs opponents with one hand and posts them to neutralize outside rushes. Simmons shoots out of his stance and gets to his mark on run plays, but can be crossed up on stunts/blitz pickups and isn’t overpowering at the point of attack. Similar to many top tackles in the class, he has tweener length and proportions, but is a very athletic prospect who should have a productive NFL career.
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April 25, 2025 3:43 AM
