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American football player (born 2002)

Josh Simmons
Simmons with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2023
Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 71
PositionOffensive lineman
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2002-12-26) December 26, 2002 (age 21)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight310 lb (141 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolHelix (La Mesa, California)
Career highlights and awards

Josh Simmons (born December 26, 2002) is an American football offensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Early life

Simmons was born on December 26, 2002, in San Diego, California. He attended and played football at Helix High School, where he was rated a four star recruit and committed to play college football at San Diego State University for the Aztecs.

College career

San Diego State

In Simmons first career season in 2022, he started all 13 games for the Aztecs, appearing on 799 snaps. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Simmons decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal to continue out the rest of his college career elsewhere.

Ohio State

Simmons transferred to the Ohio State University. Simmons entered the 2023 season as the Buckeyes starting left tackle after beating out Tegra Tshabola for the job.

On December 4, 2024, Simmons declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

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. Biggins, Greg. "Josh Simmons is staying home, commits to San Diego State". 247Sports. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  4. Rabinowitz, Bill. "New OSU offensive tackle Josh Simmons focused on improvement, not on starting". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  5. Baird, Nathan. "Did Ohio State football's 'kind of scary' transfer pickup save the 2023 offensive line?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  6. Kenney, Kirk. "Aztecs starting offensive lineman Josh Simmons says he's entering NCAA transfer portal". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  7. Means, Stephen. "What Josh Simmons' transfer commitment means for Ohio State football". Cleveland.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  8. Rabinowitz, Bill. "Ohio State adds to offensive line with Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  9. Thompson, Cole. "Ohio State Buckeyes Josh Simmons Proving Value As Potential New Starting Left Tackle". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  10. "Get to know Ohio State football offensive lineman Josh Simmons". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  11. "Ohio State OT Josh Simmons declares for NFL draft". espn.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.

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