Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Football
Kendall Simmons
- Title:
- Offensive Line
- Phone:
- 615-898-2926
Updated January 2025
Kendall Simmons, a former Auburn great and eight-year NFL veteran, is in his second season as a member of Derek Mason’s coaching staff. Simmons has the title of offensive line coach.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, offensive line, 2024-present
• Date Hired: Dec. 11, 2023
• Despite dealing with numerous injuries that led to nine different starting lineups in 12 games (led nation), the unit helped produce a 3,000-yard passer and two first team all-conference receivers
• Produced 2024 Freshman All-American Zach Clayton (PFF College All-Freshman and CollegeFootballNetwork.com Honorable Mention)
At Auburn, offensive analyst/offensive line, 2019-23
• Served on staffs of Gus Malzahn, Bryan Harsin and Hugh Freeze at Auburn
• Elevated to the offensive line coach in 2022 for the final four games when Will Friend became the offensive coordinator
COACHING EXPERIENCE
• 2019-23: Auburn (offensive analyst/offensive line)
• 2024-Present: Middle Tennessee (offensive line)
Personal
• Birthdate: March 11, 1979
• Hometown: Ripley, MS
• Wife: Celesta
• Children: Kensley, Laila, Olivia Pearl and Tyce
Education
• High School: Ripley
• College: Auburn, B.S. of Liberal Arts, Graphic Design, 2001
Playing Experience (OL)
• Auburn (1997-2001)
• Pittsburgh Steelers (2002-2009) (2005 Super Bowl Champion)
• New England Patriots (2009)
• Buffalo Bills (2009)
Bowl Experience
• 1998: Peach Bowl (player)
• 2001: Citrus Bowl (player)
• 2001: Peach Bowl (player)
• 2020: Outback Bowl (coach)
• 2021: Citrus Bowl (coach)
• 2021: Birmingham Bowl (coach)
Kendall Simmons, a former Auburn great and eight-year NFL veteran, is in his second season as a member of Derek Mason’s coaching staff. Simmons has the title of offensive line coach.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, offensive line, 2024-present
• Date Hired: Dec. 11, 2023
• Despite dealing with numerous injuries that led to nine different starting lineups in 12 games (led nation), the unit helped produce a 3,000-yard passer and two first team all-conference receivers
• Produced 2024 Freshman All-American Zach Clayton (PFF College All-Freshman and CollegeFootballNetwork.com Honorable Mention)
At Auburn, offensive analyst/offensive line, 2019-23
• Served on staffs of Gus Malzahn, Bryan Harsin and Hugh Freeze at Auburn
• Elevated to the offensive line coach in 2022 for the final four games when Will Friend became the offensive coordinator
COACHING EXPERIENCE
• 2019-23: Auburn (offensive analyst/offensive line)
• 2024-Present: Middle Tennessee (offensive line)
Personal
• Birthdate: March 11, 1979
• Hometown: Ripley, MS
• Wife: Celesta
• Children: Kensley, Laila, Olivia Pearl and Tyce
Education
• High School: Ripley
• College: Auburn, B.S. of Liberal Arts, Graphic Design, 2001
Playing Experience (OL)
• Auburn (1997-2001)
• Pittsburgh Steelers (2002-2009) (2005 Super Bowl Champion)
• New England Patriots (2009)
• Buffalo Bills (2009)
Bowl Experience
• 1998: Peach Bowl (player)
• 2001: Citrus Bowl (player)
• 2001: Peach Bowl (player)
• 2020: Outback Bowl (coach)
• 2021: Citrus Bowl (coach)
• 2021: Birmingham Bowl (coach)
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