Josh Simmons OT Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Josh Simmons OT Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.15 seconds (73%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.4 DOB: 12/26/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.15 seconds (73%*) | |
| Age: 21.4 DOB: 12/26/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
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78% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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79% |
| Run Blocking: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#22
Position rank:
#4
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1549 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Josh Simmons from Helix High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Simmons opted to join San Diego State.In 2022 as a freshman Simmons saw action in 12 games and played a total of 724 snaps for the Aztecs. He allowed 13 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 3 sacks while playing at right tackle.
After the season Simmons transferred to Ohio State where as a sophomore for the Buckeyes in 2023 Simmons he played in 12 games and a total of 768 snaps. He conceded 8 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at left tackle.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.
- Has the agility, technique, and size to contribute early in his professional career. Quick, active hands to latch on to defenders.
- Good natural athleticism, knee bend and fluid lateral movement to mirror college defensive ends.
- He’s at his best fighting in a phone booth as a run blocker, where his sheer size and strength, combined with his natural knee bend and leverage, can take over.
- Has violent hands and, when his placement is right, can control pass rushers. He’s aggressive in the run game, with a good initial burst off the line of scrimmage and a mean streak and willingness to play through the whistle.
- Excellent quick-twitch movement off the snap in pass protection and as a run blocker.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tends to slip off blocks when going against bigger linemen, and Simmons too often finishes plays on the ground.
- He’s good but maybe not great in a phone booth. Can move defenders at the point of attack, but at times he comes up high and seems satisfied walling defenders off rather than dominating them.
- Lets pass rushers get into his body, catching them rather than using his considerable length to deliver a punch. Simmons is going to have some difficulty if he’s asked to block on an island early on.
How other scouting services rate Josh Simmons (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
26.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
*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.