From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Ohio State LB Cody Simon.
No. 0 CODY SIMON, LB, OHIO STATE (R-SENIOR) – 6020, 229 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Cody Simon | 6020, 229 | 9 3/4 | 31 1/4 | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Has good size and height for the position
— Possesses the speed and explosiveness to run sideline-to-sideline
— Plays with great effort in pursuit of the football
— Comes downhill strong to fill gaps against the run
— Quick to tackle at the catch in coverage
— Effective blitzer off the edge and up the middle
— Size makes him a handful for running backs to block in pass protection
— Plays with his head on a swivel while going through his keys
— Has special teams experience
— Capable of dropping into zone coverage
— Broke out with over 100 tackles, seven sacks, and seven pass deflections in 2024
THE BAD
— Lacks ideal lateral agility and quickness
— Needs to do a better job working around blocks
— Will often get stuck on blocks
— Stack and shed needs to be more consistent
— Will overrun plays due to lack of breakdown
— Not best suited for man coverage
— 2024 is an outlier compared to previous seasons
BIO
— Redshirt senior prospect from Jersey City, N.