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Jersey Number 79
Joseph Simmons
- Year:
- Redshirt Junior
- Position:
- Offensive Lineman
- Hometown:
- Dover, Del.
- High School:
- Salesianum
- Major:
- Business Management
2025:
2024:
2023:
2022:
High School:
Personal:
- Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt offensive lineman
- Started 13 games at left tackle
- Part of an offensive line that helped JMU rank top 30 in the FBS in seven categories, which included ranking ninth in scoring (37.1) and 15th in total offense (452.6)
- Also ranked second nationally in time of possession (34:13), sixth in rushing (241.5), 18th on third down (46.9%), 21st in yards per completion (13.14) and 22nd in first downs (22.57).
- JMU led the Sun Belt in time of possession, rushing, scoring and third down conversions
- JMU scored north of 50 points in four games, including a season-high 63 vs. Old Dominion
- Had five games over 500 total yards with a pair of 600-yard performances
2024:
- Played in all 13 games, making one start at left tackle
- Made first career start vs. Western Kentucky in Boca Raton Bowl (Dec. 18)
- Part of an offensive line that helped JMU rank top 30 in the FBS in seven categories, which included leading the country in fewest interceptions (4) and third in fewest turnovers (9)
- Also ranked 23rd nationally in time of possession (31:48), 24th in fewest fumbles lost (5), 26th in scoring offense (33.3), 28th in rushing yards (191.5) and 30th in pass efficiency rating (144.60)
- JMU led the Sun Belt in fewest turnovers, fewest interceptions, time of possession and red-zone passing touchdowns
- JMU scored north of 60 points twice, including 70 at North Carolina, setting a program record for points against an FBS team
2023:
- Played in two games
2022:
- Played in one game, redshirting to retain a year of eligibility
High School:
- DIAA 3A First Team All-State as a senior and Second Team as a junior
- First Team All-Conference as a junior and senior
- First Team All-Class as a senior
- Helped Salesianum to 2021 3A state semifinals
- Three-year varsity letterwinner
- Dual-sport athlete who also lettered in track & field as a discus thrower
- Vice President of Black Student Union
- Robotics Club member
Personal:
- Son of Joseph Simmons and Michelle Adams-Simmons
- Has a sister, Jessica
- His father played football at Indiana (1986-89)
- Majoring in business management
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