Josh Simmons

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Josh Simmons
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Simmons with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2023
No. 71 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2002-12-26) December 26, 2002 (age 22)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:317 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school: Helix (La Mesa, California)
College:
NFL draft: 2025: 1st round, 32nd pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joshua Simmons (born December 26, 2002) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and Ohio State Buckeyes, winning a national championship with the latter in 2024. Simmons was selected by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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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 three-star recruit [2] and committed to play college football at San Diego State University for the Aztecs. [3]

College career

San Diego State

As a freshman in 2022, Simmons started all 13 games for the Aztecs, playing 799 snaps [4] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. [5]

Ohio State

Simmons transferred to the Ohio State University. [4] Ahead of the 2023 season, he earned the starting left tackle role over Tegra Tshabola. [6] On October 12, 2024, during the first half of Ohio State's 31–32 loss at Oregon, Simmons suffered a significant knee injury. [7] It was speculated that he had torn his ACL, but later revealed he had actually suffered a torn patellar tendon. [8] On December 4, 2024, Simmons declared for the 2025 NFL draft. [9]

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)		33 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [10] [11] [12]

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Simmons in the first round with the 32nd pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The Chiefs previously held the 31st pick and moved down one spot with the Philadelphia Eagles while also acquiring a fifth-round pick (164th overall). [13]

Personal life

Simmons father Nelson Simmons played in MLB for three seasons in the 1980s. His uncle Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala was a fullback in the NFL for seven seasons. [14] Simmons is of partial Samoan descent.

References

  1. ↑ "JOSH SIMMONS OT OHIO STATE". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ Daubert, Trey (March 31, 2025). "Josh Simmons 2025 NFL Draft Profile". Vendetta Sports Media. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ Kenny, Kirk (February 3, 2021). "Aztecs complete 2021 recruiting class with local lineman, graduate transfer wide receiver". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Rabinowitz, Bill (April 30, 2023). "Ohio State adds to offensive line with Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ Kenney, Kirk (February 8, 2023). "Aztecs starting offensive lineman Josh Simmons says he's entering NCAA transfer portal". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ Schmidt, Lori (November 2, 2023). "Get to know Ohio State football offensive lineman Josh Simmons". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  7. ↑ Trotter, Jake (October 22, 2024). "Ohio State LT Simmons (knee) out for season". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Levine, Ben (December 5, 2024). "Ohio State T Josh Simmons Declares For 2025 Draft". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ Trotter, Jake (December 4, 2024). "Ohio State OT Josh Simmons declares for NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Josh Simmons Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Josh Simmons College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  12. ↑ Brown, Chase (March 27, 2025). "Buckeye Pro Day Central: Results, Videos, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State's 2025 Pro Day". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  13. ↑ Minchella, Dominic (April 25, 2025). "BREAKING: Chiefs Select Josh Simmons At 32 Overall Following Trade". SI.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  14. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic . p. 187. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
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