# Simmons Overlooked in ESPN Rankings | Tennessee Titans News

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Podcast: [Tennessee Titans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tennessee-titans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434835)
Published: 2026-07-09T17:49:21+00:00
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## Resource

ESPN’s annual positional rankings sparked debate after Tennessee Titans’ Jeffery Simmons, a dominant force with 11 sacks and 17 tackles for loss last season, landed at No. 2 among defensive tackles — even earning first-place votes. Surprisingly, Leonard Williams took top spot, despite Simmons’ first-team All-Pro honors and stellar tape, especially on a struggling team. Simmons’ low placement — even as low as eighth in some polls — and his 83rd ranking on the NFL Top 100 list, highlight how team success can overshadow individual brilliance. With the Titans improving this season, Simmons may finally get the recognition he deserves next year — a reminder that even experts can miss the mark. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2970b140e01adca

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