Josh Simmons
![]() Simmons with Ohio State in 2023 | |
Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 71 | |
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Position | Offensive lineman |
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Personal information | |
Born: | (2002-12-26) December 26, 2002 (age 21)[1] San Diego, California |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight | 310 lb (141 kg) |
Career history | |
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High school | Helix (La Mesa, California) |
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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.
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
- ^ a b "JOSH SIMMONS OT OHIO STATE". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Kenny, Kirk. "Aztecs complete 2021 recruiting class with local lineman, graduate transfer wide receiver". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Biggins, Greg. "Josh Simmons is staying home, commits to San Diego State". 247Sports. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Bill. "New OSU offensive tackle Josh Simmons focused on improvement, not on starting". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Baird, Nathan. "Did Ohio State football's 'kind of scary' transfer pickup save the 2023 offensive line?". Cleveland.com. 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.
- ^ Means, Stephen. "What Josh Simmons' transfer commitment means for Ohio State football". Cleveland.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Bill. "Ohio State adds to offensive line with Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Cole. "Ohio State Buckeyes Josh Simmons Proving Value As Potential New Starting Left Tackle". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Get to know Ohio State football offensive lineman Josh Simmons". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
External links
- Ohio State Buckeyes bio
- San Diego State Aztecs bio