Justin Melo of The Draft Network added another name to the list of prospects the San Francisco 49ers have virtually met with—Tennessee defensive tackle Elijah Simmons.
Simmons measured in at 6-foot-1 and 334 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. He recorded a 5.37-second 40-yard dash, a 32-inch vertical jump, and an 8-foot-10 broad jump.
According to Sports Reference, Simmons tallied 11 tackles (two for a loss) over 13 games during the 2024 season. Across his college career, he amassed 59 tackles (eight for a loss), 0.5 sacks, and three passes defensed.
"I love being physical," Simmons told Melo in an interview. "I like violence in the trenches, man. I love upholding the point of attack and dominating my gap. That's my mission on the field. I have to get on those guards and place pressure on the backfield. That's what being a great player is all about."
The 49ers' interior defensive line depth took a hit with the departures of Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins this offseason. Simmons could be considered a late-round option or a potential undrafted free agent worth developing.
"I'm going to be a consistent player through and through," Simmons said. "I'm going to come in and showcase explosiveness at the point of attack. I play with a high motor. I'm going to be the same player you watched at Tennessee, just at a higher level. I'm going to give it 1,000%."
