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Josh Simmons

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Josh Simmons
Simmons with Ohio State in 2023
Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 71
PositionOffensive lineman
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Sophomore
Personal information
Born: (2002-12-26) December 26, 2002 (age 21)[1]
San Diego, California
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight310 lb (141 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolHelix (La Mesa, California)

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

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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

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San Diego State

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "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.
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