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Josh Simmons

Josh Simmons
Simmons with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2023
No. 71 – Kansas City Chiefs
PositionOffensive tackle
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-12-26) December 26, 2002 (age 22)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight317 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High schoolHelix (La Mesa, California)
College
NFL draft2025: 1st round, 32nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2025
Games played5
Games started5
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

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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

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San Diego State

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
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 in the first round 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]

2025 season

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See also: 2025 Kansas City Chiefs season

Simmons started at left tackle in the first five games of the Chiefs' 2025 season.[14] He was ruled out in Weeks 6 and 7 due to personal reasons.[15]

Personal life

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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.[16] Simmons is of partial Samoan descent.

References

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  1. ^ "JOSH SIMMONS OT OHIO STATE". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Daubert, Trey (March 31, 2025). "Josh Simmons 2025 NFL Draft Profile". Vendetta Sports Media. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  3. ^ Kenny, Kirk (February 3, 2021). "Aztecs complete 2021 recruiting class with local lineman, graduate transfer wide receiver". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Rabinowitz, Bill (April 30, 2023). "Ohio State adds to offensive line with Josh Simmons, a transfer from San Diego State". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Kenney, Kirk (February 8, 2023). "Aztecs starting offensive lineman Josh Simmons says he's entering NCAA transfer portal". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Schmidt, Lori (November 2, 2023). "Get to know Ohio State football offensive lineman Josh Simmons". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Trotter, Jake (October 22, 2024). "Ohio State LT Simmons (knee) out for season". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  8. ^ Levine, Ben (December 5, 2024). "Ohio State T Josh Simmons Declares For 2025 Draft". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  9. ^ Trotter, Jake (December 4, 2024). "Ohio State OT Josh Simmons declares for NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  10. ^ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Josh Simmons Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  11. ^ "Josh Simmons College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  12. ^ Brown, Chase (March 27, 2025). "Buckeye Pro Day Central: Results, Videos, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State's 2025 Pro Day". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  13. ^ Minchella, Dominic (April 25, 2025). "BREAKING: Chiefs Select Josh Simmons At 32 Overall Following Trade". SI.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  14. ^ Minchella, Dominic (October 10, 2025). "How Well Josh Simmons Has Performed Through Five Weeks". SI.com. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  15. ^ Sweeney, Pete (October 17, 2025). "Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons won't play vs. Raiders this weekend". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  16. ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 187. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
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