John Simpson, the Clemson G, sits at No. 118 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 18% elite, 43% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Broad, well-built snowplow of a guard with the traits and power to turn a crease into a full-fledged running lane.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, he plays with good technique and has the tools to become an early starter and a good NFL guard.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Broad, well-built snowplow of a guard with the traits and power to turn a crease into a full-fledged running lane. Teams looking to add physicality up front will covet Simpson, but keep in mind he was plenty effective with scoop blocks, pulls, second-level climbs and even screen blocking, which shows the big man can move. Tardiness coming out of his stance and issues changing direction in pass protection are concerns…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →