... one of Ohio State's top defensive linemen is hard at work.

One of John Simon's favorite hobbies is getting up at 6:30 in the morning to hit the weights. Ever since he was a kid, Simon has made working out a huge part of his life.

During his high school career at Cardinal Mooney, Simon commitment paid off. He lifted herculean numbers, maxing out at 450 pounds on bench press and over 700 pounds on squat.

His hard work in the weight room translated onto the field. Simon was a tenacious defensive tackle and terrorized offensive lines throughout his time for the Cardinals.

Simon's strength has already garnered him attention this off-season, even before he's started a game for the Buckeyes.

ESPN Big Ten blogger Adam R...

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