The 2026 football season for the Auburn Tigers is on the horizon. As we anticipate the start of the season, let's introduce you to a key member of the 2026 roster.
Jo Simmons spent four seasons at James Madison, where he started all last season at left tackle. Rivals graded his portal rating a 89 and No. 65 at his position. Simmons was an honorable mention All-Sun Belt. Now entering his fifth season in college, Simmons will be someone with experience to lean on in the offensive line room as they get healthy for the season.
Get to know Auburn offensive lineman Jo Simmons by checking out his player profile below.
Jo Simmons' player profile
- Position: Tackle
- Hometown: Dover, Delaware
- High School: Salesianum High
- Previous college team: James Madison
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 330
- Class: Senior
Jo Simmons as a recruit
- Recruiting class: 2022
- Signed with: James Madison
- Position rank: N/A
- State rank: N/A
- Rating: N/A
- Other schools in the mix: Delaware, FIU, Kent State
Jo Simmons' career stats
| Year | GP | GS | Snaps |
| 2022 (JMU) | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 (JMU) | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 (JMU) | 13 | 1 | 331 |
| 2025 (JMU) | 13 | 13 | 877 |
| Totals | 29 | 14 | 1,226 |
Jo Simmons' PFF report card
- 2022: 50.4
- 2023: 67.5
- 2024: 67.7
- 2025: 65.8
- Strengths: Pressures allowed (16 in 2025), Sacks allowed (5 in 2025), Pass blocking (69.7 grade in 2025)
Check out our other Auburn football player previews
Auburn Wire is preparing for the 2026 season by profiling several notable players. Check out the 2026 player profile of your favorite player below.
- K Alex McPherson
- S Anquon Fegans
- S Eric Winters
- S Sylvester Smith-Reed
- S Champ Anthony
- CB Rayshawn Pleasant
- CB Andre Jordan Jr.
- LB Bryce Deas
- LB Demarcus Riddick
- LB Elijah Melendez
- LB Xavier Atkins
- EDGE Da'shawn Womack
- EDGE Jared Smith
- DL Walter Mathis Jr
- DL Dallas Walker IV
- DL Malik Autry
- DL Jourdin Crawford
- DL Cody Sigler
- DL Saint Farrior
- DE Chris Murray
- OL Stanton Ramil
- OL Jacob Strand
- OL Deryc Plazz
- OL Jack Leyrer
- OL Cole Best
- OL Kail Ellis
- OL Cole Skinner
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