The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and so is your need to be prepared for all of tomorrow’s stars. Dive into our spotlight on Josh Simmons, featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Josh Simmons’ NFL Draft Scouting Report
If it wasn’t for a season-ending injury, Josh Simmons could have been more widely regarded as the best offensive line prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. In the six games he started, Simmons put out some of the best and most consistent tape in the class, allowing just one QB pressure.
While his injury opens the door for other prospects to be picked before him, Simmons still should be a first-round pick and could be a top-20 selection. His physical profile and athleticism are ideal in a franchise’s cornerstone left tackle, and Simmons also has RT versatility.
He does a tremendous job of mirroring pass rushers, using his fluidity to match and stay square. He also flashes high-end driving power as a moving blocker in space, and he can knock rushers off-kilter with disorienting punches. Provided that he makes it back to full health, Simmons can start immediately, and grow into an impact player.
Josh Simmons’ NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Simmons landed in Round 1 with the 25th overall pick. James Fragoza has this to say:
Houston, we have a problem.
The Texans blew up the offensive line because … leadership? Regardless, they now have to rebuild at the position, and if Josh Simmons checks in with a clean bill of health, he’ll go in the first round.
Simmons is one of the most technically sound tackles in the class, with experience at both left and right.
And in CSN’s recent 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Brian Burden had this to say about Simmons’ selection to the Las Vegas Raiders in Round 2 with the 37th pick:
After landing their future running back in Jeanty in the first round, the Raiders need to work on improving the wall ahead of him. Josh Simmons, a 6’5″, 317-pound former Buckeyes product, gives them depth at both guard and tackle positions.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Josh Simmons
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- Houston Texans
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Miami Dolphins
- Kansas City Chiefs
Josh Simmons’ NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6047
- Weight: 317 pounds
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- School: Ohio State
- Arm: 3300
- Hand: 1000
Note: Simmons did not compete at the NFL Combine.
Josh Simmons’ College Stats
Career:
- Games: 32
- Snaps: 1,005
- Sacks Allowed: 5
- Hurries Allowed: 28
- QB Hits Allowed: 7
- Penalties: 26
2024:
- Games: 6
- Snaps: 158
- Sacks Allowed: 0
- Hurries Allowed: 1
- QB Hits Allowed: 0
- Penalties: 1
*pass-blocking and penalty stats courtesy of TruMedia
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