John Simon was drafted No. 129 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 100 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 32 · #129 overall
John Simon Ohio State Draft
John Simon was drafted No. 129 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 100 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #129
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3454th at Ohio State
The pick
How John Simon came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 257 lbs
- Hometown
- Youngstown, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 85 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3454th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13% of career value
- Final season
- 20218 years after the draft
Around pick 129
Who came off the board on either side of John Simon.
Clemson
Louisiana Tech
Harvard · 2× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
South Carolina
Ohio State in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Heyward
DE · PIT · 2011
Ohio State · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#3
Joey Bosa
DE · LAC · 2016
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Nick Bosa
DE · SF · 2019
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#18
Will Smith
DE · NO · 2004
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Chase Young
DE · WAS · 2020
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Sam Hubbard
DE · CIN · 2018
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Simon in the 2013 NFL Draft
John Simon is a Defensive end out of Ohio State selected No. 129 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Simon drafted?
John Simon was selected No. 129 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/john-simon.
What college did John Simon play for?
John Simon played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did John Simon's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/john-simon.