Cody Simon
Arizona CardinalsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Ohio State · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 259 |
| 2022 | 32 | 6 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 309 | |
| 2023 | 57 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 387 | |
| 2024 | 112 | 12 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Ohio State · 2025 draft class
Simon is an instinctive linebacker with excellent play recognition and processing speed. He diagnoses plays quickly and takes efficient angles to the ball carrier. His sideline-to-sideline range allows him to make plays across the field and limit explosive gains. Simon displays good coverage skills for the position, with the ability to match with running backs and tight ends in man coverage. His tackling technique is fundamentally sound, breaking down in space and wrapping securely. In blitz packages, he shows good timing and the ability to find gaps in the offensive line. His leadership and communication skills help coordinate the defensive front.
Strengths
- Play recognition
- processing speed
- range
- coverage ability
- tackling technique
- blitz timing
- leadership
- communication skills
Concerns
- Can improve taking on blocks directly
- play strength at point of attack needs development
- sometimes overruns plays
- pass rush moves could be expanded
- occasionally caught out of position in complex coverage schemes