Colin Simmons

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2024

EDGE / 6-2.5 / 225

Texas

Recruiting Class of 2024

98.36

Natl.

15 EDGE

2 TX

5

On3 DB / Colin Simmons

As a College Recruit

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. 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.

Reminds Us Of

Nolan SmithLB/6-2/238

99.56

HS Class of 2019

2023Draft: Rnd1 /Pick30

Colin Simmon's physical tools and on-field athleticism reminds us of former five-star, Nolan Smith Like Smith, Simmons is a pass rusher with first-step quickness and effort in pursuit. Both were around the same size at the same stage.

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Junior Season

Scouting Journal

2/27/23

Colin Simmons adds 5th star, rises to No. 5 in On300

Charles Power•

No defender had a better junior season than Collin Simmons (No. 5). The 6-foot-2.25, 225-pound EDGE prospect was dominant while leading Duncanville (Texas) High to a state title in Texas’ highest classification. Simmons regularly took over games against top competition, employing his first-step quickness, pass rush instincts, bend and high-end motor to live in opposing backfields. He finished with 33 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks and looks like one of the highest floor prospects in the cycle at this time.

8/27/22

Colin Simmons dominates in season opener

Sam Spiegelman•National Recruiting Analyst

Colin Simmons was brilliant in his junior season debut. One of the more athletic defenders in the nation in next year’s cycle, the On3 Consensus’ No. 1 EDGE flew off the ball and came away with a handful of key plays behind the line of scrimmage, including multiple sacks, quarterbacks hits and even a safety in this rivalry game. Simmons is explosive and hasn’t lost a second on his fastball after adding some weight to his frame in the offseason. He is quick and also able to win with power and finesse. His length is pesky and athleticism is in a different category. Simmons flashed in his final game last December and looks primed to make another leap this fall, and so far the production against top competition proves it.