Josh Simmons
.png) Simmons with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2023 | |
| No. 71 – Kansas City Chiefs | |
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
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| Born: | December 26, 2002 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) |
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| NFL draft: | 2025: 1st round, 32nd pick |
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| Roster status: | Active |
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| 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.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]San Diego State
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand 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 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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "JOSH SIMMONS OT OHIO STATE". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Daubert, Trey. "Josh Simmons 2025 NFL Draft Profile". V endetta Sports Media. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ Kenny, Kirk. "Aztecs complete 2021 recruiting class with local lineman, graduate transfer wide receiver". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Rabinowitz, Bill. "Ohio State adds to offensive line with Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Kenney, Kirk. "Aztecs starting offensive lineman Josh Simmons says he's entering NCAA transfer portal". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Get to know Ohio State football offensive lineman Josh Simmons". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Ohio State LT Josh Simmons (knee) out for rest of season". espn.com. October 22, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Ohio State T Josh Simmons declares for 2025 NFL Draft". profootballrumors.com. December 4, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Ohio State OT Josh Simmons declares for NFL draft". ESPN.com. December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Simmons Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ "Josh Simmons College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ "Workout Results From Ohio State's Pro Day". ElevenWarriors.com. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "BREAKING: Chiefs Select Josh Simmons At 32 Overall Following Trade". Kansas City Chiefs On SI. April 25, 2025. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 187. Retrieved April 9, 2025.