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Cody Simon
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Cody Simon (born April 1, 2002) is an American professional football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.
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Early life and high school
[edit]Simon attended St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey. As a junior, he totaled 89 tackles with 13.5 being for a loss, 4.5 sacks, an interception, and two forced fumbles.[1] Coming out of high school, Simon was ranked as the number four player in the state of New Jersey, and as the tenth best outside linebacker in the country.[2] Simon committed to play college football at Ohio State University.[1]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2020 Simon primarily played on special teams where he racked up four tackles.[3][4] In 2021, he recorded 54 tackles with 2.5 going for a loss, a sack, and an interception.[5] In 2022, Simon totaled 32 tackles with 5.5 going for a loss, two sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble.[6] In week 4 of the 2023 season, Simon tallied two tackles, including a huge tackle on fourth down to stop quarterback Sam Hartman from getting a first down, as he helped the Buckeyes beat Notre Dame 17-14.[7] In week 8, Simon notched a team-leading eight tackles in a win over Purdue.[8]
In the 2024 season, Cody Simon served as a graduate student linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes, contributing significantly to the team's defense.
Simon was appointed as a team captain and honored with the "Block O" jersey, a recognition awarded to players exemplifying leadership, toughness, and character.
Throughout the season, Simon led the team with 112 total tackles, including 51 solo tackles and 61 assisted tackles . He also recorded 7 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 7 pass breakups, and 1 forced fumble.
In the College Football Playoff, Simon's performance was notable. He registered 11 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 tackles for loss in the Rose Bowl against Oregon . In the National Championship game against Notre Dame, Simon recorded 8 tackles and was named the defensive MVP of the game.
For his contributions during the season, Simon received several honors. He was named to the First Team All-Big Ten and was awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor, recognizing his excellence in both athletics and academics.
Simon concluded his collegiate career with cumulative statistics of 121 solo tackles, 129 assisted tackles, 10 sacks, and 1 interception over five seasons.
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
229 lb (104 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.59 s | 1.54 s | 2.59 s | 4.30 s | 7.19 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) |
21 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10][11] | ||||||||||||
Simon was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round, 115th overall, of the 2025 NFL draft.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Simon hails from an athletic family: his dad Mike played rugby at Army, his mom Amy ran track and field at the University of Michigan, and his brother Shayne is currently a linebacker for the DC Defenders.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Bielik, Tim (June 29, 2019). "4-star linebacker Cody Simon commits to Ohio State: Buckeyes football recruiting". Cleveland.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Newman, Logan (June 29, 2019). "Four-star linebacker Cody Simon commits to Ohio State". USA Today High School Sports. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Cody Simon 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Means, Stephen (August 13, 2021). "For Ohio State football linebackers Teradja Mitchell and Cody Simon, this is the autumn of their opportunity". Cleveland.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Baird, Nathan (January 2, 2022). "Ohio State football's Cody Simon unsure how soon he will return after shoulder surgery". Cleveland.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Cody Simon 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Logan, Collier. "Ohio State LB Cody Simon Still Energized From Notre Dame Win". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State pummels Purdue; showdown vs. Penn State up next". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ "Cody Simon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ "Cody Simon College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ Brown, Chase (March 27, 2025). "Buckeye Pro Day Central: Results, Videos, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State's 2025 Pro Day". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Gershman, Zach (April 26, 2025). "Cardinals Add Pair Of Defensive Buckeyes Among Day 3 Draft Haul". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Kaufman, Joey (November 3, 2023). "Cody Simon's role for Ohio State defense grows: 'He's like an extra quarterback'". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 4, 2023.