​The 2026 football season for the Auburn Tigers is on the horizon. As we anticipate the start of the season, let’s introduce you to a key member of the 2026 roster.Jo Simmons spent four seasons at James Madison, where he started all last season at left tackle. Rivals graded his portal rating a 89 and No. 65 at his position. Simmons was an honorable mention All-Sun Belt. Now entering his fifth season in college, Simmons will be someone with experience to lean on in the offensive line room as they get healthy for the season. Get to know Auburn offensive lineman Jo Simmons by checking out his player profile below.Jo Simmons’ player profilePosition: TackleHometown: Dover, DelawareHigh School: Salesianum HighPrevious college team: James MadisonHeight: 6-5Weight: 330Class: SeniorJo Simmons as a recruitRecruiting class: 2022Signed with: James MadisonPosition rank: N/AState rank: N/ARating: N/AOther schools in the mix: Delaware, FIU, Kent StateJo Simmons’ career statsYearGPGSSnaps2022 (JMU)1032023 (JMU)20152024 (JMU)1313312025 (JMU)1313877Totals29141,226Jo Simmons’ PFF report card2022: 50.42023: 67.52024: 67.72025: 65.8Strengths: Pressures allowed (16 in 2025), Sacks allowed (5 in 2025), Pass blocking (69.7 grade in 2025)Check out our other Auburn football player previewsAuburn Wire is preparing for the 2026 season by profiling several notable players. Check out the 2026 player profile of your favorite player below.K Alex McPhersonS Anquon FegansS Eric WintersS Sylvester Smith-ReedS Champ AnthonyCB Rayshawn PleasantCB Andre Jordan Jr.LB Bryce DeasLB Demarcus RiddickLB Elijah MelendezLB Xavier AtkinsEDGE Da’shawn WomackEDGE Jared SmithDL Walter Mathis JrDL Dallas Walker IVDL Malik AutryDL Jourdin CrawfordDL Cody SiglerDL Saint FarriorDE Chris MurrayOL Stanton RamilOL Jacob StrandOL Deryc PlazzOL Jack LeyrerOL Cole BestOL Kail EllisOL Cole SkinnerContact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on  X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Jac on Twitter@Jac_MyrickThis article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Player profile: Jo Simmons brings experience to Auburn’s offensive line