When Isaiah Simmons was going through the draft process, some wondered if the versatile defensive player from Clemson would be used the way he was in college.
Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables built his entire scheme around Simmons in 2019, which allowed the uber-talented linebacker to use his entire skillset while helping the Tigers play for another national championship.
When the Arizona Cardinals selected Simmons with the No. 8 overall pick in last week’s NFL Draft, some questioned if Arizona defensive coordinator Vance Joseph would take advantage of Simmons’ talents.
Joseph told the media earlier this week Simmons will be a linebacker in the Cardinals’ 3-4 scheme, which makes sense considering the rookie’s 6-foot-4, 238-pound frame.