Jeffery Simmons of Titans ranked No. 2 defensive tackle by NFL execs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has been ranked as the No. 2 defensive tackle in the NFL by executives and scouts. He produced a standout season in 2025, recording 11 sacks and leading all interior linemen with 17 tackles for loss while facing frequent double-teams. Simmons’ performance has often gone unrecognized due to the Titans' overall struggles, but his exceptional play has earned him a first-team All-Pro selection and a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension. Only Leonard Williams was rated higher in the rankings, with Jalen Carter following Simmons. The NFL remains in a break period with training camps approaching in about ten days.
- •Simmons recorded 11 sacks and 17 tackles for loss in 2025.
- •He faced double-teams over 65% of the time yet maintained top performance.
- •Only Leonard Williams ranked higher among defensive tackles.
- •Simmons signed a three-year, $105.8 million extension this offseason.
- •NFL training camps will begin in about ten days after the break.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Titans' Jeffery Simmons ranked No. 2 DT by NFL execs and scouts
"Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons doesn't get the recognition he deserves, but NFL scouts and execs named him the No. 2 DT in the NFL.
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