Josh Simmons

Josh Simmons (born December 26, 2002)[1] is an American football offensive tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the San Diego State Aztecs.

Josh Simmons
Simmons with Ohio State in 2023
Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 71
PositionOffensive lineman
Class Sophomore
Personal information
Born: (2002-12-26) December 26, 2002[1]
San Diego, California
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight310 lb (141 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolHelix (La Mesa, California)

Early life and high school

Simmons was born in San Diego, California where he attended high school at Helix. Simmons was rated as a four star recruit, and committed to play college football at San Diego State University.[2][3]

College career

San Diego State

In Simmons first career season in 2022, he started all 13 games for the Aztecs, appearing on 799 snaps.[4][5] 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.[6]

Ohio State

Simmons transferred to the Ohio State University.[7][8] Simmons entered the 2023 season as the Buckeyes starting left tackle after beating out Tegra Tshabola for the job.[9][10]

References
  1. "JOSH SIMMONS OT OHIO STATE". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  2. Kenny, Kirk. "Aztecs complete 2021 recruiting class with local lineman, graduate transfer wide receiver". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  3. Biggins, Greg. "Josh Simmons is staying home, commits to San Diego State". 247Sports. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  4. Rabinowitz, Bill. "New OSU offensive tackle Josh Simmons focused on improvement, not on starting". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  5. Baird, Nathan. "Did Ohio State football's 'kind of scary' transfer pickup save the 2023 offensive line?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  6. Kenney, Kirk. "Aztecs starting offensive lineman Josh Simmons says he's entering NCAA transfer portal". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  7. Means, Stephen. "What Josh Simmons' transfer commitment means for Ohio State football". Cleveland.com. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  8. Rabinowitz, Bill. "Ohio State adds to offensive line with Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  9. Thompson, Cole. "Ohio State Buckeyes Josh Simmons Proving Value As Potential New Starting Left Tackle". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  10. "Get to know Ohio State football offensive lineman Josh Simmons". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
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