Auburn's Jo Simmons joins offensive line for 2026 football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jo Simmons has transferred to Auburn after four seasons at James Madison, where he played a significant role during their 2025 College Football Playoff run. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound tackle started all 13 games last season and earned honorable mention All-Sun Belt honors. With his experience, he is expected to stabilize Auburn's offensive line as they prepare for the upcoming season. Simmons will be entering his fifth year of college football and is among several players Auburn is profiling as they gear up for the 2026 season.
- •Simmons played all 13 games as a starter at James Madison in 2025.
- •He has a portal rating of 89 and was ranked No. 65 at his position.
- •Simmons allowed 16 pressures and five sacks in 2025.
- •He will provide veteran leadership to Auburn's offensive line.
- •Auburn is preparing for the 2026 football season with several player profiles.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Player profile: Jo Simmons brings experience to Auburn's offensive line
"Jo Simmons comes to the Plains after four seasons at James Madison, where he played a role on the Dukes' CFP run in 2025.
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