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Cody Simon

LB

Cody Simon came into the league as a 4th-round selection (115th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Ohio State. Now with ARI, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Last season's 49.3 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 53rd percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'2", 229#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 4, 115th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
38.3

29th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3-0.60
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2-0.74
Availability×0.1+0.26

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026ARI38.34
2025ARI49.314

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Cody Simon has played in 18 regular-season games, all with ARI.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 49.3, in the 53rd percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2SEA—40.6
Week 3SF—40.4
Week 4NYG—40.4
Week 5DET—40.6

Cody Simon — common questions

What position does Cody Simon play?
Cody Simon is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Cody Simon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cody Simon has played for ARI (2025–2026).
Where did Cody Simon go to college?
Cody Simon played college football at Ohio State.
When was Cody Simon drafted?
Cody Simon was selected in round 4, 115th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cody Simon scored?
Cody Simon has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Cody Simon's ScoutIndex Rating?
Cody Simon rated 38.3 for 2026, the 29th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2025

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