Josh Simmons is considered one of the most promising college talents at his position. The offensive tackle is currently injured. Now he is surprisingly sending positive signals.

Josh Simmons is considered highly talented. The offensive tackle is considered one of the absolute top talents at his position ahead of this year’s NFL draft. Optimal conditions, then, for making the leap into the world’s biggest football league on April 24.

However, Simmons is facing an obstacle for the time being: the left tackle for Ohio State University tore the patellar tendon in his left knee in mid-October 2020. He needed an operation, meaning he missed the disciplines and the opportunity to impress at the combine. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old is confident that he will be back on the field soon.

At the Combine, he assured reporters that he was well ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation. Simmons expects to be able to resume training shortly. “I’ll probably be released in mid-April to make a good Pro Day for everyone,” Simmons told the news portal “Eleven Warriors.”

Meeting with San Francisco 49ers

NFL insider Ian Rappoport also reported that there had been extremely positive medical examinations at the Combine – extremely encouraging news. After all, the medical Combine examinations are particularly important to the teams when deciding whether or not to consider players for them.

A number of experts predict that Simmons will be selected in the first round despite his injury. On the field, he shines with strong athleticism, combined with power and agility.

Several teams are said to be taking a strong interest. As reported by NBC, Simmons is said to have had a formal meeting with the San Francisco 49ers at the Combine. If Simmons continues to test positive medically, he could become a real option for the team drafting in 11th. In San Francisco, he could take over from 36-year-old Trent Williams.