Heading into the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine we all knew Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons was an elite athlete, but he still managed to find a way to make the jaws of the world drop Saturday. At 6-foot-3, 238 pounds, the young defender was able to clock in an official 4.39 in his first 40-yard dash attempt.
Isaiah Simmons runs a 4.39!
This is what quarterback’s nightmares are made of.
pic.twitter.com/kTTSf5V3Mo— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) March 1, 2020
Top four official 40s for LBs:
1. Isaiah Simmons, 4.39
2. Willie Gay, 4.46
3. Davion Taylor, 4.49
4. Patrick Queen, 4.50#NFLCombine— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) March 1, 2020
Simmons may be the player who has been mocked to the Jags the most over the last few months, but it appears he’s making a strong case to be off the board when the Jags make the No. 9 selection. If he’s still available, however, it’s hard to see them passing on the opportunity to bring him in.
We deemed linebacker as the Jags’ biggest weakness this offseason and a player like Simmons would be just what the doctor ordered for them. Last year, weak-side linebacker Telvin Smith retired and his spot seems to be ideal for Simmons although he’s played at outside linebacker, inside linebacker, safety, and in the slot as a defender.
In 2019, Simmons racked up 67 total tackles and three picks. He also helped rush the passer, garnering seven sacks on the season.