In the unforgiving trenches of professional football, where size and strength dominate the narrative, Jeffery Simmons carves out a reputation not just for brute force—but for defying expectations. The title "Still one of the most underrated players in all of football, Jeffery Simmons might be the NFL's most slippery 305-pounder.
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is going into his seventh season in the league, and he's spent his entire career in Nashville.
Simmons and the Titans haven't accomplished much in his time with the team, but he has quietly been one of the league's top defensive tackles upon entering the NFL as the No. 19 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
ESPN insider Bill Barnwell labeled Simmons as one of the most underrated players in the NFL.
"Still one of the most underrated players in all of football, he might be the NFL's most slippery 305-pounder," Barnwell wrote.
"In addition to being excellent against the run, he has created 16.5 sacks for himself and his teammates over the past two seasons, which ranks fourth among defensive tackles over that stretch. Injuries have cost the 28-year-old a handful of games over the past three years, so as good as Simmons is at his best, it's tough to place him higher than this tier."
Sure, Simmons is far from perfect, but he might be the best the Titans have to offer. Since entering the league, Simmons has 31.5 sacks, which is among the best for defensive tackles. It's an average of just over five per season.
It would take a lot for the Titans to move on from Simmons considering he has become a leader for the defense.
Simmons also lost 20 pounds over the offseason in hopes of giving the Titans more pass rush help after losing Harold Landry III back in March.
Simmons hopes to enjoy another successful season for the Titans as he continues to fight the good fight as an underappreciated player on one of the league's least talked-about teams.
In the meantime, the Titans will return to the field on Aug. 9 for their preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Underrated but Unstoppable
Simmons, a defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans, consistently disrupts offenses with a blend of technique, explosiveness, and uncanny agility. Despite producing Pro Bowl-level performances, his name often escapes the limelight. While many edge rushers and quarterbacks earn media attention, Simmons quietly dominates from the interior, making him one of the NFL’s hidden gems.
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Stats with Substance: Over recent seasons, Simmons has piled up tackles for loss, sacks, and quarterback pressures. These aren’t just numbers—they’re moments where he single-handedly shifts momentum.
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Consistency & Versatility: He isn’t just a run-stuffer or a pass rusher—he does both at an elite level. He adapts to different offensive schemes and thrives against double-teams.
