physical, proven interior line presence — but the metrics show a 2025 step back
Simpson is a battle-tested, 330-pound interior blocker with NFL starting experience and the kind of size and power that can stabilize a run game, but his 2025 PFF grades were middling overall (56.9) with modest pass protection and run-blocking marks, plus 10 penalties and 29 pressures allowed. [1] [4] He still profiles as a tough, dependable guard who can handle volume and physical fronts, making him appealing for teams that value experience and tone-setting nastiness over pure consistency. [1] [6]
