DL John Simon (official thread)

[bucknut11]

Originally Posted by mross34

Can you say monster? What kind of weight does he project to play at in college? 265 seems more like d-end size to me.

In the games I saw, Simon split time between DE and DT. He was normally at DT in 4-3 formations, and moved out to DE in passing situations.

[Sportsbuck28]

Originally Posted by mross34

Can you say monster? What kind of weight does he project to play at in college? 265 seems more like d-end size to me.

Most likely DT all the way. He's got his senior year of high school left and I'd say probably leaves HS at around 270-280, and then puts on 15-20 pounds at least once he arrives on campus, thanks to the S&C.

[CausticMick]

Originally Posted by OregonBuckeye

I don't think they would have received official offers from tOSU on Sep. 1st if they weren't beasts on the field as well.

It happens all of the time at every level. Maybe not with Tressel as much, but he still misses here and there.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 265 lbs
Forty: 4.7 secs
Bench max:425 pounds
Squat max: 700 pounds
Vertical: 30 inches
225 Reps: 38

Most NFL lineman can't match that...

[Ginn4Heisman20]

After some extensive research I've found the secret to Johnny's strength:


There is no other explanation.

[gbearbuck]

Huge get!! The rich (tOSU) get richer

Welcome to the Buckeye Family!!

[BearBuck27]

Welcome to the family, John!

[shetuck]

old news now... ESPN

Ohio State adds coveted junior defensive lineman John Simon

John Simon has already given head coach Jim Tressel and the Buckeyes his pledge over Notre Dame, according to ESPN affiliate Bucknuts.com

He said, "I've always loved Ohio State and there were a lot of great schools out there but Ohio State was always on top and it's where I was most comfortable at. I really loved Notre Dame too. It was a tough decision but Ohio State is definitely the place I wanted to be."

The ecstatic Cardinal Mooney junior also said, "Words can't express how excited I am. I'm looking forward to having a chance to win a national championship at Ohio State but first I'm looking forward to focusing on my senior year and try to win another state title."

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye

Most NFL lineman can't match that...

you sure its 225? typical hs use 185 dont they?

225 38 times is nfl combine salivating

[sandgk]

Originally Posted by jimotis4heisman

you sure its 225? typical hs use 185 dont they?

225 38 times is nfl combine salivating

I don't know it "looks" like it is possible



Dude has some serious man-child thing going on.

[MililaniBuckeye]

Originally Posted by jimotis4heisman

you sure its 225? typical hs use 185 dont they?

225 38 times is nfl combine salivating

I'm pretty sure that what 21 posted is accurate...the kid is a genuine freak in the best sense of the word.

[Napoleonbuck]

185 is typically what HS upperclassmen use, but I have to imagine Simon, with his pedigree, could do 225 that many times.

[briegg]

Maybe this has been mentioned (I haven't reviewed the entire thread) - there is a lot of talent at Mooney that seems to leave the state (see ND). I would bet Mooney has more OSU offers that have gone elsewhere of any other Ohio HS- hopefully John's commitment can begin to change that trend.

[OWUBuckeye51]

This is an outstanding pickup...when I saw YCM play Watterson this past fall - Simon was an obvious stud.

He already looks like a Big Ten MLB - and if he stays a DL in college coupled with tOSU s&c program, he has the frame to fill out nicely.

[buckiprof]

Congrats and welcome to the Buckeye Nation.