Josh Simmons

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Josh Simmons
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Simmons with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2023
Ohio State Buckeyes–No. 71
Position Offensive tackle
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2002-12-26) December 26, 2002 (age 22)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight317 lb (144 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Helix (La Mesa, California)}
Career highlights and awards

Josh Simmons (born December 26, 2002) is an American football offensive tackle. He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and Ohio State Buckeyes, winning a national championship with the latter in 2024.

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Early life

Simmons was born on December 26, 2002, in San Diego, California. [1] He initially attended Madison High School before transferring to Helix High School; he was rated a four-star recruit [ citation needed ] and committed to play college football at San Diego State University for the Aztecs. [2]

College career

San Diego State

As a freshman in 2022, Simmons started all 13 games for the Aztecs, playing 799 snaps [3] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. [4]

Ohio State

Simmons transferred to the Ohio State University. [3] Ahead of the 2023 season, he earned the starting left tackle role over Tegra Tshabola. [5] On December 4, 2024, Simmons declared for the 2025 NFL draft. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Bench press
6 ft 4+7⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		317 lb
(144 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		34 reps
All values from NFL Combine [7] [8] [9] & Pro Day

References

  1. ↑ "JOSH SIMMONS OT OHIO STATE". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ Kenny, Kirk. "Aztecs complete 2021 recruiting class with local lineman, graduate transfer wide receiver". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Rabinowitz, Bill. "Ohio State adds to offensive line with Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  4. ↑ Kenney, Kirk. "Aztecs starting offensive lineman Josh Simmons says he's entering NCAA transfer portal". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Get to know Ohio State football offensive lineman Josh Simmons". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Ohio State OT Josh Simmons declares for NFL draft". espn.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Josh Simmons Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  8. ↑ "2025 NFL Combine Measurements by School: Heights, Weights, Hand Sizes, and More". CollegeFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Josh Simmons College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
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