Ohio State’s downhill, high-floor linebacker with playmaking pop
In the 2024 season at Ohio State, Cody Simon was the Buckeyes’ tackle leader with 112 total stops, plus 13 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 7 pass breakups, and a forced fumble, a stat line that screams every-down impact. Scouts consistently tagged him as a sturdy, instinctive run defender with good gap feel and enough burst to blitz effectively; the knock was more about pure range than effort. If you want a tough, reliable linebacker who brings urgency and production, Simon is very much your guy.
