Cody Simon is an American football linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes since 2020. He is one of 329 prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. At the event, he measured 6'2" and 229 pounds. His prospect grade of 6.22 projects him as an eventual average starter at the next level. His Next Gen Stats score of 72 falls in the "good" category (via the NFL's official website).
Cody Simon played 57 games for Ohio State. As a freshman in 2020, he recorded four tackles on special teams. As a sophomore in 2021, he had 54 tackles, 2.5 for loss, a sack, and an interception. In 2022, he had 32 tackles, 5.5 of them for loss, two sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble. In Week 4 of 2023, he made two tackles, including a key fourth-down stop in Ohio State’s 17-14 win over Notre Dame. Simon was named team captain in 2024, was a first-team All-Big Ten honoree, and received the Bill Willis Block "O" jersey. He led the team with 114 tackles and was the defensive player of the game in the Rose Bowl win over Oregon and the CFP National Championship win over Notre Dame. He had 38 tackles across four CFP games, including 12 against Tennessee, 11 against Oregon, seven against Texas, and eight against Notre Dame. (via Ohio State Buckeyes roster)
Cody Simon's Hometown
Cody Simon's hometown is Jersey City, New Jersey, where he attended St. Peter's Preparatory School, according to the Ohio State roster. Here, he played under coach Rich Hansen. He was a composite four-star prospect by 247Sports, the No. 9-rated outside linebacker nationally, and the No. 3 player in New Jersey.
Cody Simon's Nationality
According to the NFL's official website, Cody Simon is an American.
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