Ohio State leading tackler drafted in 4th round of NFL Draft
Simon racked up 112 tackles with 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks for the National Champion Buckeyes. The OSU linebacker has 259 career tackles and 10 career sacks.
The Buckeyes' star was a team captain and led the program in tackles in 2024. He was also named the Defensive MVP in the National Championship game with eight tackles and one tackle for loss.
Find all former Buckeyes selected in the 2025 NFL Draft below:
Round One / Pick 19 – Emeka Egbuka, WR / Tampa BayRound One / Pick 24 – Donovan Jackson, OG / MinnesotaRound One / Pick 28 – Tyleik Williams, DT / DetroitRound One / Pick 32 – Josh Simmons, OT / Kansas CityRound Two / Pick 36 – Quinshon Judkins, RB / ClevelandRound Two / Pick 38 – TreVeyon Henderson, RB / New EnglandRound Two / Pick 45 – JT Tuimoloau, DE / Indianapolis
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