Decision Preview: Five-Star Plus+ Colin Simmons to announce on August 10th
A little over 24 hours until Duncanville (Texas) EDGE Colin Simmons‘ decision day. The On3 Five-Star Plus+ athlete will choose from Texas, LSU, and Miami during an announcement in front of family and friends on Thursday.
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Inside Texas previews the upcoming decision for the 6-foot-2.5, 225-pound On3 five-star prospect.
The player: Colin Simmons, EDGE, Duncanville (Texas)
The measurables: 6-foot-2.5, 225 pounds
The date: Thursday, August 10th
The rating: 98.58 (Five-Star Plus+)
The ranking: Simmons is the No. 5 overall prospect and No. 1 EDGE in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. He is also the No. 1 player in Texas.
The evaluation: “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.
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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.”
The finalists: Texas, LSU, Miami
The official visits: Texas June 24, Alabama June 16, Miami June 9, SMU June 13
Recruiting Prediction Machine: 48% in favor of Texas
RPM Picks in favor of Texas:
- 80% – Eric Nahlin
- 75% – Justin Hopkins (intel)
- 65% – Gerry Hamilton
