Joseph Simmons
Joseph Simmons is an offensive lineman at Auburn, from Dover, DE, who has not played in Auburn's 8 games this season.
Where Simmons comes from
- Dover, DE
- Salesianum
- Salesianum is about 750 miles from Jordan-Hare Stadium
- Recruit in the 2022 class; signed with James Madison.
Where Simmons fits
Auburn lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Auburn offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 44th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Auburn is 4-4. Next: vs Arkansas, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
From Salesianum
Also from Dover, DE
Transferred to Auburn from James Madison.
Named in
- Jo Simmons talks 'unacceptable' 5-sack performance from Auburn football O-Line
- Player profile: Jo Simmons brings experience to Auburn's offensive line
- Auburn's OL coming into focus: Oregon State transfer emerging at LG, Jo Simmons solidifying LT job
- Jo Simmons sees Auburn’s offensive line making a massive step to begin fall camp
Where to follow
Awards
Joseph Simmons plays offensive line for Auburn.
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The unit he anchors ranks 44th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Auburn has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Braden Smith went on to the NFL out of this room (2018).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Auburn GoleshYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalJames Madison to Auburn
- 2025 James Madison ChesneyYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 James Madison ChesneyYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 James Madison CignettiYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 James Madison CignettiYear 1 · Games –
- High school SalesianumWilmington, DE · Class of 2022Signed with James Madison.Also from Salesianum: RJ Johnson Jr. (Rutgers) and Ahmaad Foster (Old Dominion).
Moves
- Transferred from James Madison to Auburn, Jan 9, 2026.
2022
- Signed with James MadisonOut of Salesianum
2026
- Transferred to Auburnfrom James Madison
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Curt Cignetti, Bob Chesney and Alex Golesh.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Auburn