Josh Simmons, the Ohio St. OL, sits at No. 23 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 21% elite, 47% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Eric Edholm: “He's a terrific athlete with nice length and mass.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Eric Edholm: “Simmons' knee injury hangs over his otherwise enticing profile.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
Sources · 4 · quotes 3
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- Eric Edholm, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
- Eric Edholm, nflcom_eric_edholm
- walter_football, walter_football
“…Josh Simmons ' talent, tools and tenacity could make him a perennial Pro Bowler early in his career, so long as the torn patellar tendon suffered this past October doesn't have lingering effects. The Ohio State/San Diego State product possesses the length and agility to stymie defenders in pass protection while also displaying the explosion to uproot run-stoppers at the point of attack.…”
“…Simmons' knee injury hangs over his otherwise enticing profile. He's a terrific athlete with nice length and mass.…”
“…Athletic left tackle with explosive twitch and quick feet who suffered ACL tear but projects as steady NFL starter.…”
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