Darrell Simmons Jr. OG Iowa State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Darrell Simmons Jr. OG Iowa State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||
| 40 time: 5.26 seconds (61%*) | |||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||
| 40 time: 5.26 seconds (61%*) | ||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Overall Rating: | 70.0 / 100 | |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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67% |
| Run Blocking: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#520
Position rank:
#82
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 2425 | ||
247 RATING: 83.89/100
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Draft Profile: Bio
Darrell Simmons Jr. from East St. Louis High School was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a rating of 0.839. Following high school, Simmons Jr. opted to join Iowa State.In 2020 as a freshman Simmons Jr. saw action in 11 games and played a total of 768 snaps for the Cyclones. He allowed a solid 9 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at right guard.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and a total of 861 snaps. He conceded 13 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at right guard.
In 2022 as a junior Simmons Jr. saw action in 12 games and totaled 796 snaps. He gave up 10 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack while playing at right guard.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has the strong leg drive to create movement at the line of scrimmage, consistently putting defenders on the ground.
- Simmons moves much better than his relatively squat, square frame would suggest. Fluid and flexible, he’s capable of moving in space and latching on to moving targets at the second level.
- As a pass protector, Simmons plays with good balance and holds up against the bull rush. He has strong hands and does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher.
- Cerebral player, quick to react to twists and stunts up front, and he shows an excellent understanding of angles when moving out as a run blocker.
- Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.
- He’ll consistently finish blocks, dropping on defenders when he has them on the ground. Simmons shows good awareness reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector, and he has the strength to anchor against bigger defensive linemen.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s often too mechanical as a pass protector, oversetting and getting beat inside.
- Needs to prove his worth in a straight-ahead running game.
- His physical gifts were enough to get by against collegiate opponents, but Simmons had trouble with bull rushers when facing quality competition, which is potentially a problem in the NFL.
How other scouting services rate Darrell Simmons Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
530.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
112.0