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The off-ball linebacker position is one that comes with plenty of past trauma for Arizona Cardinals fans, particularly with regard to the NFL Draft. But in 2025, Arizona added Ohio State LB Cody Simon with their fourth-round pick.

Arizona Cardinals take LB Cody Simon 115th overall in 2025 NFL Draft

GLENDALE –The Arizona Cardinals draft their third straight Ohio State Buckeye in three consecutive years at the NFL draft, with the selection of Cody Simon 115th overall.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 26

Ohio State Buckeyes Defensive Leader Ends Up with NFC Squad in NFL Draft

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive leader linebacker Cody Simon is now a member of the Arizona Cardinals. The NFC West squad drafted the former high school standout, who began his college career as a backup and special teams contributor before earning team captain honors, in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Arizona Cardinals take Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon with fourth round pick

The Arizona Cardinals take a linebacker from Ohio State. The Arizona Cardinals couldn’t leave the 2025 NFL Draft without getting one Ohio State Buckeyes.

Cardinals Take Ohio State LB in NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals kicked off Day 3 festivities in the 2025 NFL Draft with Ohio State ILB Cody Simon in the fourth round. Simon, taken with the 115th overall pick, joins a draft class consisting of Walter Nolen, Will Johnson and Jordan Burch.

Arizona Cardinals select Cody Simon in fourth round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals have selected Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was taken with the 115 overall pick in the draft.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 21

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Cody Simon

From four-star recruit to captain, Block O jersey, and national champion, Cody Simon had a full collegiate career. He was an uber-productive player of the Buckeyes’ defense for four years, culminating in a breakout season in 2024.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / April 15

Cody Simon 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Ohio State Buckeyes Linebacker

Height: 6017 (verified) Weight: 229lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Keishawn Bierria Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon projects as a developmental talent at the NFL level.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 13

Can This Future Buckeye Star Fill The Shoes Of Legend Cody Simon?

Cody Simon was the heart and soul of the Ohio State Buckeye defense in 2024. He was a four-year player who bled Scarlett and Gray and did anything that he could to make sure the Buckeyes came out victorious on Saturdays.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 20

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College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / February 18

Ohio State Buckeyes' Underrated Star Projected to Land with Eagles

The Ohio State Buckeyes have quite a few elite stars who are expected to be first or second round draft picks. However, there are plenty of players from Ohio State who will be selected in the later rounds as well.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Unheralded Ohio State star has some extra motivation against Oregon in the Rose Bowl

Wednesday is a huge one for Ohio State with their Rose Bowl matchup against Oregon. It is a chance for Ohio State to right one of its wrongs from the regular season, which was a loss to the Ducks back in October.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 28

Ohio State Buckeyes Linebacker Rising Up Draft Boards

Sitting and waiting your turn to be the starter rather than transferring to a different school feels uncommon in the current era of college football. That is the path that Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon took and it is most certainly working in his favor.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 25

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College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 23

This Ohio State Buckeye Had An Incredible Performance vs Indiana

The Ohio State Buckeyes, in a critical top-five matchup, stormed passed the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, 38-15. Ohio State's defense limited the Hoosiers to 151 total yards, thanks to the efforts of linebacker Cody Simon.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 26

Ohio State Veteran Linebacker Backs Up Midweek Comments With Bounce Back Performance

The Ohio State Buckeyes' defense has felt the pressure since the unit's Week 7 performance against the Oregon Ducks, but veteran linebacker Cody Simon has emerged as a focal point so far in 2024.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 25

Ohio State Veteran Discusses Current State Of Buckeyes' Defense

The pressure continues to rise for the Ohio State Buckeyes' defense as the team heads into the back half of the regular season. But one notable Buckeyes defender believes the program is ready to turn the page.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 27

Ohio State defender named finalist as one of college football's most prestigious awards

Cody Simon, a senior linebacker with the Ohio State Buckeyes, has been recognized as a contender for a notable accolade. Included in the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of The Year Award's watch list, released on Thursday, are Simon and 51 other college football athletes.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / September 7