Titans’ Jeffery Simmons Holds Steady in ESPN’s DT Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a 2024 NFL season that saw a dip in production, the Tennessee Titans' fan base has developed mixed feelings about star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Some have begun to question whether he is a key piece of the puzzle for the team's success.

ESPN is releasing their annual position rankings. On Tuesday, they dropped the defensive tackle iteration. Simmons clocked in at No. 4 overall, ahead of Quinnen Williams, DeForest Buckner, and Vita Vea, to name a few.

With training camp set to begin in less than three weeks, players are fine-tuning their bodies in preparation for the upcoming season. One player that the Tennessee Titans can count on to be front and center in padded practices is star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.