Rutgers’ ‘Big Catt’ DL Brings High School Dominance and Playmaking Instinct to the Scarlet Knights
Jyon Simon, nicknamed ‘Big Catt,’ is a rising sophomore defensive lineman for Rutgers who brings elite high school production—77 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, and 9 sacks as a junior—to the college level. Though he recorded no tackles in his limited 2025 freshman debut (playing just two games), his 6’1”, 280-lb frame, explosive first step, and proven ability to disrupt plays make him a high-upside developmental prospect. Simon’s intensity, playful confidence (famously pranked USC before choosing Rutgers), and first-team All-First Coast honors signal a player with both talent and character. For teams seeking a physical, motivated DL with room to grow, Simon is a compelling fit—especially if given consistent reps to translate his high school dominance into college impact.
