Jeffrey Simmons DT - Draft Steal
 

Jeffery Simmons reportedly tore his ACL training for pre-draft workouts
Posted by Josh Alper on February 12, 2019, 10:13 AM EST
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Mock drafts have regularly predicted that defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons will be off the board early in the first round, but the next wave of projections will likely drop him down the order a little bit.

ESPN reports that Simmons injured his knee while training for pre-draft workouts. That report indicates that the belief is that Simmons tore his ACL and that he will release a statement on Tuesday with more information about his status.

Simmons had 30.5 tackles for loss, six sacks and five fumbles over 37 games at Mississippi State and is part of a strong group of defensive line prospects headed into the NFL this year. He was not set to be at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis as a result of a no contest plea to an assault charge that led to a one-game suspension while in college.

A torn ACL will impact where Simmons goes in the draft as well as when he’ll be able to start his professional career, but he should be able to make a full recovery barring any other complications and that should keep him from sliding too far down boards come April.


He was mocked as top 15, could fall to rounds 2 or 3. Would you do it?

Off the field issues with punching a woman. Should be interesting to see how he falls.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Mississippi State DT Jeffery Simmons suffered a torn ACL during a pre-draft training session.

It is a devastating blow for a player who was expected to be a first-round pick despite not being invited to the Combine because of a 2016 incident in which he was seen punching a woman multiple times while she was on the ground. He pleaded no contest to a simple assault charge following the incident. A big (6-foot-4, 300 pounds) interior disruptor, it is possible a team takes a shot on Simmons Day 2 despite his injury and off-field concerns.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Feb 12, 2019, 8:13 AM

You are correct, that probably takes him off our draft board. DAMN!!

I just saw the video.. he didn't just punch a woman.. she was down on the ground, he stood above her and pounded a few punches into her face and body. No thanks.

Hey he’s got that killer instinct,a lot of people was saying we need that on this defense

He's got a bright future with the Browns.