Elijah Simmons brings rare size, surprising mobility, and veteran SEC experience to Tennessee’s defensive line
Simmons is a thick-bodied interior defender whose biggest calling cards are power, leverage, and the ability to eat blocks in the middle; Tennessee lists him at 6-foot-0, 340 pounds, and he ran a 5.37-second 40 at the 2025 combine, underscoring unusual movement for his frame.[20][3] In his 2024 final college season, he played all 13 games and produced 11 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss, while his 2023 season showed more disruption with 19 tackles, 3.0 TFLs, and 0.5 sacks.[20][4] He is best viewed as a fit for teams needing a rotational run-stopper with steady veteran temperament rather than a high-volume pass-rush producer.[20][1]
