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Kyle McAreavyJan 11, 9:34 PM

MIAMI TRANSFER DT DONTA SIMPSON COMMITS TO MIZZOU

Miami defensive lineman Donta Simpson has committed to Missouri out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos has learned. He did so after spending just one year with the Hurricanes. During his lone season with Miami, Simpson has played in eight of the team’s 15 games to date. Miami, of course, will still compete in the national championship game against Indiana. Donta Simpson logged four tackles this year. He also recorded 1.5 tackles for a loss and one quarterback hurry. Prior to enrolling at Miami, Donta Simpson was ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 562 overall recruit in his class, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. He also checked in as the No. 59 defensive lineman in the class and the No. 72 overall player from the state of Florida, hailing from Hollywood (FL) Chaminade-Madonna Prep. In high school, Simpson helped the Lions win 13 straight games and a state championship. He finished with 60 tackles, 25 for loss, and 15 sacks despite battling injury. That came a year after Donta Simpson had an impressive junior season, finishing with 43 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. After that season, he was selected to the Miami Herald’s All-Broward second team. [HEADING=1]Donta Simpson, Naeshaun Montgomery transferring in[/HEADING] Donta Simpson isn’t the only player from the state of Florida transferring in to Missouri. Former Florida wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery also committed to Missouri out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He spent one season in Gainesville. Montgomery played in four games this season, preserving a year of eligibility. He notched three catches for 26 yards. As a member of the Class of 2025, Mongomery was a four-star recruit out of West Palm Beach (Fla.) Miami Central, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 39 overall prospect in the state, the No. 37 wide receiver in the class and the No. 262 overall prospect in the class. https://www.on3.com/news/miami-defensive-lineman-donta-simpson-commits-to-missouri-out-of-ncaa-transfer-portal/
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Kenny Van Doren

Jan 11, 9:40 PM

Assistant defensive line coach, who was previously at Miami:
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Kenny Van Doren

Jan 11, 9:49 PM

Simpson officially announced:
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Kenny Van Doren

Jan 11, 10:02 PM

Linebackers and former Miami staffer:
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Kenny Van Doren

Jan 11, 10:03 PM

New Missouri wideout and Florida transfer on another Sunshine State addition:
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doya

Jan 11, 10:06 PM

like this…please get these bama guys
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MelWest

Jan 11, 10:10 PM

We are shopping at the Goodwill. For a couple of years we would get someone that actually started for their previous team or was in the rotation
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Akrause84

Jan 11, 10:34 PM

MelWest said:
We are shopping at the Goodwill. For a couple of years we would get someone that actually started for their previous team or was in the rotation
He visited Texas and had one planned for A&M today. He was a true freshman on a team who is set to play in the national title game, don’t really expect him to be starting for them? Him being a rotational piece for them as a true freshman is a big deal. You’re not going to get guys in the portal that had 10 sacks for their previous team. This is a good add.
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MIZ...SEC

Jan 11, 10:56 PM

MelWest said:
We are shopping at the Goodwill. For a couple of years we would get someone that actually started for their previous team or was in the rotation
Agree. It’s another body, but doesn’t seem like an addition that makes us better in 2026.
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Klundawg

Jan 11, 10:56 PM

Akrause84 said:
He visited Texas and had one planned for A&M today. He was a true freshman on a team who is set to play in the national title game, don’t really expect him to be starting for them? Him being a rotational piece for them as a true freshman is a big deal. You’re not going to get guys in the portal that had 10 sacks for their previous team. This is a good add.
Agreed, Miami DLine is pretty stout I believe so getting in the rotation as a true freshman hopefully will lead to significant snaps for us next year and high-end starter the year after.
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BigBadMadMan

Jan 11, 11:44 PM

MelWest said:
We are shopping at the Goodwill. For a couple of years we would get someone that actually started for their previous team or was in the rotation
MIZ...SEC said:
Agree. It’s another body, but doesn’t seem like an addition that makes us better in 2026.
You guys are very difficult to please.
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RockM

Jan 12, 2:31 AM

Miami fans on other site said Simpson would have started at Miami next year.
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Kenny Van Doren

Jan 12, 4:30 AM

Miami defensive lineman Donta Simpson is taking his talents to Missouri. The South Florida talent from Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) chose the Tigers over SMU, Texas, and Texas A&M. “Missouri was the best fit, and I feel like I’m going to be developed,” Simpson said. The 6-foot-3, 300-pounder took visits to the three aforementioned Texas schools, and Florida was another school Simpson was strongly considering. During his visit to Missouri, he felt the most love. “The visit was great, and they showed nothing but love.” Simpson played in eight games for the Hurricanes, logging four tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and one QB hurry. The former three-star-rated talent coming out of high school has three years of eligibility remaining. Via @Marcus Benjamin: https://www.on3.com/news/miami-transfer-dl-donta-simpson-commits-to-missouri-over-texas-schools/
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MelWest

Jan 12, 4:52 AM

BigBadMadMan said:
You guys are very difficult to please.
Transfer portal has made me an angry and bitter fan…don’t deny. Then the teams we compete against take players from our team and we replace with less. Nwaneiri and Lacy last year. Jones and Hilson this year. We are going backwards.
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PhillyTiger

Jan 12, 5:56 AM

MelWest said:
Transfer portal has made me an angry and bitter fan…don’t deny. Then the teams we compete against take players from our team and we replace with less. Nwaneiri and Lacy last year. Jones and Hilson this year. We are going backwards.
Hardy for Lacy. Wilson for Nwaneiri. I don’t see that as going backwards.
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MelWest

Jan 12, 6:30 AM

PhillyTiger said:
Hardy for Lacy. Wilson for Nwaneiri. I don’t see that as going backwards.
But where is Wilson now? And maybe we get a replacentfor Hardy equal To Lacy…but not likely.
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Hoodtiger

Jan 12, 1:31 PM

MelWest said:
But where is Wilson now? And maybe we get a replacentfor Hardy equal To Lacy…but not likely.
But Lacy was no different than Simpson. Lacy didn't see the field last year here. So your argument is null and void. Just wanna b#*ch and moan for no particular reason. We didn't know that Lacy was gonna be a star, just like we don't know if Simpson is gonna be a star.
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Anon1751423639

Jan 12, 1:54 PM

MelWest said:
But where is Wilson now? And maybe we get a replacentfor Hardy equal To Lacy…but not likely.
I have a couple of thoughts on your post. First off how good was Nwaneri? I believe he started for a middling, Nebraska defense, and probably would’ve been in our rotation, maybe? And maybe his best years are yet to come. As for Wilson, I like everybody here hated to see him go, but if he was really good, why didn’t he opt for the NFL draft? perhaps our coaches had a better sense for his value than others. Finally, I don’t understand your observation about our replacement for hardy equaling Lacey. Surely you don’t think Lacey will stick around for a fourth year at Ole Miss, so that both of their final years in college will be next year. please explain.

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