Cory Simon brings compact, disruptive juice to James Madison’s front
Cory Simon is a 2026 James Madison defensive lineman/edge prospect from American Heritage (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) who was listed at 6-foot-0, 255 pounds and committed to JMU on June 20, 2025. His value shows up in the classic trench-warrior traits: a sturdy frame, leverage, and the kind of motor that fits a pressure-heavy defense. He isn’t a giant, but that can be a feature, not a bug—his lower-center build helps him play with pop and urgency. He looks like a fit for a program that wants active, hard-nosed edge presence rather than a pure space-eater.
