Damari Simeon
Freshman defensive tackle on Ohio State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 292 lb · Richland, NJ
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 215 nationally · Signed with Ohio State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive tackle on Ohio State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Ohio State in 2026.
Damari Simeon
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Ohio State4-star out of St. Augustine Prep
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Ohio State -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in power moves and hit power.
Ohio State has produced 11 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 24 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Kayden McDonald was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive tackle · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 11 Ohio State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -21 net (17 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio State · Last season: 12-2 (AP #3) · Talent rank #5 · 2026 recruiting class #4
Background
Pronunciation Majoring in Finance High School/Personal A national top-200 ranked prospect in the 2026 class who was the No. 3 overall player in the state of New Jersey. Had career totals of 131 tackles, 35 tackles for loss and 10 sacks at St. Augustine Prep. Recorded 47 tackles, nine tackles for...
The defensive line · Ohio State
- #2Kenyatta Jackson11 tackles for loss · 2025
- #3James Smith6.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #96Eddrick Houston4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #55John Walker2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Damari Simeonno box-score line yet
13 more on the roster · Ohio State team page