Josh Simmons brings NFL-caliber length and disruptive upside to Oregon’s defensive line
In Oregon’s 2026 roster listings, Josh Simmons is a 6-foot-6, 290-pound defensive lineman, a frame that screams power, reach, and interior disruption.[1] He’s the kind of DL who can eat space, collapse pockets, and make life miserable for quarterbacks when he’s playing with leverage and urgency; the best fit is a defense that values length, strength, and rotation depth.[1] What matters most is whether he turns that rare build into consistent snap-to-snap violence and pad level, because that’s where good big men become difference-makers.[1]
