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It was announced yesterday that Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons won’t be receiving an invite to the NFL Combine. Mississippi State DT Jeffery Simmons – a potential top-10 pick..." Carolina Panthers Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftDoes Mississippi State DT Jeffery Simmons’ talent outweigh his off field concerns?New Wes Horton Color Rush Jersey ,72commentsESTIt was announced yesterday that Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons won’t be receiving an invite to the NFL Combine. Simmons’ off field history dates back to 2016 when a video surfaced of him repeatedly punching a female (viewer discretion advised). The incident took place before Simmons took the field for the Bulldogs. There are reports that Simmons has rehabilitated his image in Starkville during the past three years.Only time will tell if Simmons has actually repaired his image off the field, but on the field he possesses a desirable skill set. As I mentioned in my scouting report on Russell Wren, the Panthers have questions at defensive tackle. They have invested more than enough resources into the position, but the production was unacceptable last season. Pass rushSimmons’ physical profile is excellent. He possess a large stout frame with plenty of length. He only managed two sacks in 2018, but he was responsible for thirty two pressures.This was the best pass rush I saw from Simmons in the four games I watched. He uses an effective swat and arm over move to beat the center. Simmons has a repertoire of counters in his arsenal, which bodes well for his future. Simmons uses a one arm bull rush to collapse the quarterback and affect the throw. This pure power is appealing, but the ability to make this play on pass rushing downs inflates Simmons’ value.Simmons gets the quarterback off his spot on this play. He swats the guard’s hands away Stephen Curry Jersey , avoids the help block by the running back, and then chases the quarterback out of the pocket to force a throw away. Simmons displays violent hand movement, athleticism to elude the running back, and a non stop motor to chase the quarterback.Simmons rarely attacks the offensive line without a counter. He starts with a bull rush, but he transitions with a rip move to get right in the quarterback’s face. Simmons is also a smart player. He immediately picks up on the middle screen to target the running back, which forces a minimal gain. Run defenseDefending the run was where Simmons made his money in Starkville. He has terrific lateral movement, leverage Shaq Thompson Color Rush Jersey , and flexibility to defend against zone and power concepts. Simmons eludes the reach block, but he’s able to work laterally through multiple gaps to force a tackle for loss. His tackling can be inconsistent, so he has to finish better once he enters the league. He finishes perfectly on this play, though.Simmons avoids the short reach block on this play, but he’s also able to use his leverage to continue moving for the finish. Simmons’ diagnoses run concepts well too. He stays low to the ground before pursing and finishing on the quarterback.Fit with CarolinaWithout question, Simmons has to answer to the red flags regarding his off field incident in 2016. If teams are willing to believe Simmons has learned from his actions in 2016, his talent deserves top 10 consideration. His production is a concern Kawann Short Jersey , but there were enough dominant plays where he was close to finishing sacks and tackles for loss. The Panthers might not have the option of selecting Simmons, but if they do prioritize repairing the defensive line then drafting him would be an ideal start. The Panthers won their fourth straight game with Kyle Allen as their starting quarterback on Sunday and the win streak means that head coach Ron Rivera faced questions about what he’ll do when Cam Newton is healthy.Rivera didn’t answer those questions, however. Newton remains out of action with a foot injury and Rivera said that he’s not going to discuss anything about the starting job until that changes.“I’m not going to worry about it,” Rivera said, via ESPN.com. “I’m not going to speculate on anything until I have to address that. So until then, we’re going to stay in the now, stay in the focus of what we’re doing right now. As far as I’m concerned Vernon Butler Color Rush Jersey , we’re not going to deal with the question until it is time. And when the time comes, I will address it. As far as I’m concerned, [Cam’s] in the rehab program and he’s doing the program and our quarterback right now playing for us is Kyle. So we’re not going to address it.”Allen was 20-of-32 attempts for 227 yards and two touchdowns in the 37-26 win over the Buccaneers in London. The Panthers also won in Allen’s lone 2018 start, which makes him the seventh quarterback in the last 25 years to pilot his teams to open his starting career with five wins.The Panthers have a bye week and all signs point to Allen getting a chance to make it 6-0 against the 49ers in Week Eight.