Josh Simmons
Ohio State

HT:
6050
WT:
310
YR:
SR
POS:
OT
OVR RK
34
POS RK
CEILING POTENTIAL
4
High-End Starter Potential
OVR RK
PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT
Josh Simmons is an athletic, fluid-moving tackle with good foot quickness, balance, and hand activity. He offers positional versatility, having started games at both left and right tackle, but will need refinement to handle NFL edge rushers consistently. His pass protection ability stands out, as he operates with a natural feel for pocket depth and excellent lateral mobility to protect the edge. While Simmons can mirror speed rushers effectively, he still struggles against power, often catching defenders instead of delivering a firm punch. His season-ending knee injury raises concerns regarding durability, and his inconsistent recognition of twists and stunts needs improvement. He projects best as a zone-scheme left tackle or a right tackle in a movement-based offense, but he may require a redshirt rookie year to fully recover and refine his play strength.
CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS
High-End Starter Potential (65-69)
A player expected to become a top-tier starter within their first few years. They possess strong physical tools and good technical skills but may have some limitations in their game. With development, they can reach near-elite levels and provide consistent impact at their position.
Primary scout:
Brandon Lundberg
KEY STRENGTHS
Excellent Foot Quickness
Refined Pass Pro
Positional Versatility
KEY WEAKNESSES
Upper-Body Strength
Struggles Against Twists & Stunts
Penalties & Inconsistency
PLAYER COMPARISONS
D.J. Humphries
Charles Cross
Andre Dillard