Darrell Simmons Jr.
Darrell Simmons Jr.  OG  Iowa State | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Darrell Simmons Jr.
Height
6-3
Weight
307
College
Iowa State
Position
OG
Class
Junior
Home town
Belleville, IL
70.0/100
Player Rating
91
PositionRank (OL)
5.26
FortyYD Time

Darrell Simmons Jr. OG Iowa State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Darrell Simmons Jr. OG Iowa State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: Right Guard
Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 5.26 seconds (61%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (25%*) Weight: 307 (28%*)
Forty: 5.26 (O) (61%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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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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SUB-POSITION: Right Guard
Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 5.26 seconds (61%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-3 (25%*) Weight: 307 (28%*)
Forty: 5.26 (O) (61%*) Shuttle: DNP
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*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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Overall Rating: 70.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating.
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Pass Blocking:
65%
Run Blocking:
62%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #487 Position rank: #91
College Games: 41 College Snaps: 2567
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 83.89 Stars 247 RATING: 83.89/100
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 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
  • Consistently keeps his feet sliding while maintaining power when dealing with speed, often sending speed rushers flying past the pocket
  • Simmons has the powerful upper body, strong core and the grip to win at the point of attack. He does a solid job as a hand fighter. He also flashes the agility to get around and land blocks as a puller.
  • Mauler in the run game, playing with a nasty disposition and showing excellent snap and punch quickness.
  • Simmons is a work in progress with high-end physical traits. He’s extremely light on his feet for a 300-pounder, a natural knee bender who plays with balance and leverage.
  • Consistently lands blocks at the second level, and Simmons finishes strong. As a pass protector, he has violent, heavy hands. Along with a strong initial punch, he has the hand strength to grip and redirect pass rushers.
  • Not to be bet against with the skills set to line up at guard or tackle. Could develop into a solid backup and eventual starter in the NFL.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Very raw technique, playing with inconsistent hand placement fails to sustain blocks.
  • Often gets too high in his sets, sacrificing some of his power, and Simmons doesn’t show great coordination between his upper and lower body when sliding back in pass protection.
  • Solid all-around prospect, but he’s not elite in any one area.

How other scouting services rate Darrell Simmons Jr. (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
662.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
120.0