PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rotational defensive end best suited to play the run rather than rush the passer. Simmons has the size and potentially strength to play end in a 3-4, but his arm length is less than what defensive coordinators look for at that position. Simmons probably doesn’t have the base or thickness to play inside on a full-time basis as a pro, so power end in a 4-3 or 3-4 five technique is his best shot.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst