OSU vs. Clemson: 5 2020 NFL Draft prospects to watch in Fiesta Bowl
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Isaiah Simmons LB
Scouting Report
A converted safety, Simmons has the athleticism to do almost anything he wants to on a football field without many wrongs. He’s a freak of an athlete and uses that athleticism to fly around the field and make plays that only he is capable of making. He has amazing range as a sideline to sideline tackler who plays with great angles and fantastic pursuit to go along with his high effort.
Simmons doesn’t just rely on his athleticism; he has the strength to take on blocks and shed them consistently. He has the quickness to slip second level blockers as well and keep himself free and not allow runs to spring for big gains. Simmons provides good coverage abilities as a curl/flat defender who knows how to leverage routes in underneath coverage.
Isaiah Simmons:
— Anthony Tomaino (@AnthonyNYGiant) December 20, 2019
OLB
6'4 230
4.37 clocked 40 - expected 4.45 due to bulking up
200 meter dash faster than OBJ in high school
3 time long jump state champ
11' 10'' standing jump
93 tackles 6 sacks
Running back and offense destroyer pic.twitter.com/YAuFEP7pq0
His 6’4” and 230lb frame allows him to shrink throwing windows for quarterbacks and force them to put a little more air on the ball when driving the ball in the intermediate areas of the field. Simmons has the foot speed to run on vertical routes with backs out of the backfield and shows potential to be a tight end eraser at the next level. Isaiah Simmons is an elite talent that is perfect for today’s game who can be a chess piece player that allows a defense to take the next step towards elite territory.
Saturday night will be his chance to show the world why he is the most unique prospect in all of the NFL draft. His talent is undeniable and there hasn’t been a player we can really compare him to because he is unicorn when it comes to the game of football. Simmons is looking to carry this Clemson Tiger defense into another National Championship Game.