WATCH: 5-star Colin Simmons dominates state championship game
2024 Duncanville (Tex.) EDGE Colin Simmons helped his team capture the Texas 6A Division I State Championship over Houston (Tex.) North Shore earlier this month. The Top 10 prospect helped his Panthers team by earning the Defensive MVP honors in the game.
He broke the record for sacks in a state championship game while adding three tackles for loss, a pass breakup and multiple quarterback hurries.
“The mindset to kill, the mindset to win and only win,” Simmons said of his approach to the game. “Everybody always tells me I’m the heart of the defense, I’m the heart of the team. If I’m down, not speaking up, then nobody else is. If I am speaking up, then everybody is hype and this and that. I had to go out there and show them boys what’s up. We’re the underdogs, that’s what’s different.”
Simmons is the No. 6 overall prospect and No. 1 EDGE in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 2 player in Texas.
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The Lone Star State native holds 35 offers, including LSU. According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, LSU has a commanding lead for his commitment at 90.4%.
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Colin Simmons scouting report
“Long-limbed EDGE prospect who stars for one of the top high school programs in Texas. Measured at around 6-foot-2.5, 225 pounds with a 34-inch arm prior to his junior 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 good effort level. Plays against top competition and made an impact on a defensive front that featured older, Power 5 prospects.”
