SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One can make an argument that Isaiah Simmons is the best all-around defensive player in the country.
The Olathe, Kansas native can play just about any position on the football field … safety, strongside linebacker, nickel back, defensive end, weakside linebacker and middle linebacker. He can even play cornerback if needed. He also covers on kicks and punt returns.
This season, Simmons was named the ACC’s Defensive Player of the Year and the winner of the Butkus Award as the nation’s best linebacker. He led the Tigers with 93 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks.