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Topic subjectJohn Simon, Ohio State (6'1, 256)
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2126162, John Simon, Ohio State (6'1, 256)
Posted by will_5198, Tue Feb-05-13 02:09 PM
One of those players who is great in college but doesn't have sellable skills for the professional world. He shows some ability with his hands and plays with leverage, knowing his only way around most linemen is under their pads. Consistent wrap-tackler. Good leader; two-time captain and desirable adoptee for Urban Meyer.

However, I don't see him staying at defensive end for a number of reasons. Short for the position and lacks bulk (he gets rolled against big tackles). That would be mitigated if he was quick, which he is not. Once he starts in a direction, he's committed. I think he'll be too sluggish at linebacker and has never shown any drop-back ability.

A package substitution and back-up type; mid-to-late rounds.