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Nation's No. 1 EDGE Colin Simmons sets commitment date

On3 imageby:Billy Embody•08/02/23•

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Five Star Plus+ EDGE Colin Simmons. (On3)

2024 Duncanville (Tex.) EDGE Colin Simmons, a top LSU target, has set his commitment date for August 10, he told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The Five Star Plus+ prospect is a Top 5 prospect nationally and the No. 1 edge rusher in America.

LSU is battling the likes of Texas in particular while programs like and Miami, Oregon, SMU, Texas A&M and others have also pushed to land the elite prospect. The Longhorns hosted him in June for an official visit, but the Tigers got him back to Baton Rouge for the Bayou Splash last weekend.

Earlier this summer, Simmons shared what stands out about LSU. Associate head coach Frank Wilson, defensive coordinator Matt House, outside linebackers coach John Jancek, safeties coach Kerry Cooks and recruiting specialist Sherman Wilson all are involved recruiting him.

“They understand me,” Simmons said after his spring game. “They understand the mindset and how kids my age and how we think and stuff like that. I love how that plays a factor.”

According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, he ranks as the No. 5 overall prospect and No. 1 EDGE in the nation. Texas still leads the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine even after predictions from Billy Embody and Shea Dixon.

Colin Simmons scouting report

Speed rushing dynamo who stars for one of the top high school programs in Texas. Arguably the most dominant defensive player in the 2024 cycle, registering 22.5 sacks as a junior while playing in Texas’ highest classification. Measured at around 6-foot-2.5, 225 pounds with a 34-inch arm prior to his senior season.

Grew around an inch as a sophomore. Primarily lines up at defensive end for Duncanville. Uses first-step quickness, play speed and dip to create issues for opposing offensive tackles. Shows good curvilinear movement with his ability to turn corners as a pass rusher. Length aids in disengaging from offensive linemen, finishing plays and disrupting passing lanes. Looks to play with a very strong effort level.

Has an innate knack for disrupting passing lanes, batting down a number of passes as a junior. Took over the state title game in a key second-half sequence that led to Duncanville’s win. Has a smaller frame than most elite EDGE prospects and will need to put on weight early on in college to aid in his ability to hold up against the run.

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