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 offensive tackle Josh Simmons.
#71 Josh Simmons/OT Ohio State – 6050, 310 lbs. (Rs. Junior)
Senior Bowl/NFL Combine
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Josh Simmons | 6050/310 | N/A | N/A | 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 |
— Consistent reps in pass protection
— Quickness that helps him on second levels and screen blocks
— Frame is built for an NFL tackle
— Agile and composed in pass protection
— Advanced hand usage for a college tackle, using his hands to disengage opponent moves
— Stout base and seals blocks
— Some lower body stiffness causing his steps to cover less ground
— Can be wild in the run game, causing him to miss assignments
— Can get caught on his toes
— Season-ending 2024 injury, lack of film this season as a result
— Lacks counters and inside moves
— Should lower pad level when blocking
— His only 2024 games were against subpar pass rush competition
Bio
— 32 career starts in college
— Five sacks, 40 pressures allowed in college career
— Transferred from San Diego State following the 2022 season
— Missed most of 2024 with a season-ending knee injury
— Teammates refer to him as “Jimmy” as there are three Josh’s in the offensive line room
— Committed to San Diego State as a three-star prospect out of La Mesa, California
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