Is Colin Simmons starting?
Colin Simmons is the projected starter at JACK for Texas Longhorns.
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A Five-Star Talent
A 5-star recruit out of Duncanville, ranked #18 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 43 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 12 sacks. That's 13% of the team's production at his spot and 99th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 15.5 | 12 |
| 2024 | 48 | 14 | 9 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★★5-star
- Composite
- 0.9932
- National Rank
- #18
- High School
- Duncanville
- Hometown
- Duncanville, TX
Why this rating?
On a 90-rated defense; 99th-percentile production (×0.97 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at JACK · Texas Longhorns
- 1191Colin SimmonsStarter
- 29270Colton Vasek
- 39963Richard Wesley
- 44663Smith Orogbo
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.