Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State. Ranked #12 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Tennessee drafted him in Round 1, pick 19.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
94STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | TEN | 9-7 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 49% | 66 |
| '20 | TEN | 11-5 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 80% | 98 |
| '21 | TEN | 12-5 | 12 | 16 | 34 | 85% | †100 |
| '22 | TEN | 7-10 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 83% | †99 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 28 | 46 | 95 | 79% | 91 | |
| '23 | TEN | 6-11 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 81% | 99 |
| '24 | TEN | 3-14 | 11 | 9 | 36 | 81% | †98 |
| '25 | TEN | 3-14 | 17 | 21 | 37 | 81% | ★†98 |
| Career | — | 66 | 87 | 191 | 80% | 94 | |
Size & Length
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Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2019 draft class.
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Height
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Weight
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
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Hand Size
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Jeffery Simmons leads all DTs from the 2019 draft class in career tackles for loss.