Five-star EDGE Colin Simmons nearing commitment?
2024 Duncanville (Tex.) EDGE and Five Star Plus+ LSU target Colin Simmons said he’ll reveal his commitment date “soon,” per his Twitter on Wednesday.
That could mean the top-ranked pass rusher is narrowing his list and the Tigers are hoping to be the pick for the Lone Star State prospect. LSU’s expected to host him next week for the Bayou Splash.
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Simmons is the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2024 On300, jumping up from No. 5 overall in On3’s previous ranking release. According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, he’s the No. 5 overall prospect. He’s the No. 1 EDGE prospect on three of the four recruiting services.
The 6-foot-2.5, 225-pound Simmons remains uncommitted and is coming off June official visits to Miami, SMU, Alabama and Texas. He’s set to take an official to LSU on Nov. 11. The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM) heavily favors the Longhorns right now for Simmons at 58.5%. After leading for most of his recruitment, LSU sits second at 21.1%.
Colin Simmons Scouting Summary
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.
