Combine Day 2: Talking O-line, running backs and punters The Detroit News
Indianapolis — Isaiah Simmons has a tailor-made answer for NFL teams asking him what position he plays.
“Defense,” he says, rather matter-of-factly.
He’s not wrong, either. Simmons may be listed as a linebacker coming out of Clemson, but the 6-foot-3, 238-pound All-American flashed his versatility last season for the Tigers, playing 100-plus snaps at five different positions, with more than half of those coming at safety and cornerback, according to Pro Football Focus.
And after a jaw-dropping performance last week at the NFL Scouting Combine — Simmons’ blazing 40-yard dash (4.