A new contender appears for Colin Simmons
Five-Star Plus+ EDGE Colin Simmons‘ recruitment was thought to be a battle between Texas, LSU, Miami, Alabama, Oregon, Florida, and Texas A&M. A new contender has appeared, one very close to home for the Duncanville (Texas) star.
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On The Pony Express’ Billy Embody reported on Tuesday that Simmons will take an official visit to SMU from June 13 through June 15. Simmons later tweeted out confirmation he would trip to the hometown institution.
Simmons ranks as the No. 4 overall prospect according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also is ranked as the No. 1 EDGE and the No. 1 player in the state of Texas. On3 ranks Simmons as the No. 5 overall prospect, the No. 2 EDGE, and the No. 1 prospect in Texas.
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Simmons has an On3 NIL Valuation of $416k. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV).
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.
