Cody Simon
Career Summary
Cody Simon is a linebacker from Jersey City, New Jersey, who played college football at Ohio State.
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Early Life
Simon is from Jersey City, New Jersey.
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High School
Simon attended St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City before joining Ohio State.
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College Career
Simon played at Ohio State from 2020 through 2024, contributing on special teams as a freshman before developing into a veteran linebacker and 2024 team captain.
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Path to the NFL
Simon arrived at Ohio State from St. Peter’s Prep and developed across five seasons into a team captain and Block O jersey recipient.
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Career Accomplishments
Simon was a 2024 Ohio State team captain and the fifth recipient of the Bill Willis Block O jersey, honoring leadership, toughness, accountability and character. He also made the 2024 Witten Man of the Year watch list.
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Playing Style
Ohio State listed Simon as a 6-foot-2, 235-pound linebacker. His experience and leadership made him one of the Buckeyes’ most veteran defenders in 2024.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 71.5
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.