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: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.26 seconds (61%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Right Guard | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.26 seconds (61%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 56.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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60% |
| Run Blocking: |
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58% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#319
Position rank:
#61
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| College Games: 41 College Snaps: 2567 | ||
247 RATING: 83.89/100
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Matt Brayton - UNLV |
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94% |
| Nolan Laufenberg - Air Force |
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84% |
| Eric Wilson - Penn State |
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83% |
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.
In 2023 as a senior Simmons Jr. saw action in 5 games and played a total of 142 snaps for the Cyclones. He allowed just one QB hurry, one QB hit, and no sacks while playing at left 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
321.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
61.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.