Quick Info
| Profession | American college football defensive end |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/01/2006 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Colin Simmons
26/09/2026
Simmons was credited with an additional half sack in Texas's 20-17 win at Tennessee, lifting his single-game total to five and a half sacks and setting a new Texas school record. The same game produced an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for a mimed urination gesture after one of his sacks. He later apologized, while head coach Steve Sarkisian said the act could not be repeated but was not imposing a harsher punishment.
20/09/2026
Simmons left Texas's win over UTSA in the second half with a right foot injury and was seen on the sideline in a protective boot. Head coach Steve Sarkisian described the removal from the game and the boot as precautionary, and said the injury was not serious.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Colin Simmons is an American college football edge rusher and defensive end who plays for the University of Texas Longhorns. He is a junior who began his college career in 2024 and is ranked among the top prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft. He was a preseason All-American in 2026 and is viewed as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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| Weight | 246 lb (112 kg) |
| Position | Defensive end / EDGE |
| Jersey Number | 1 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Duncanville High School, Duncanville, Texas |
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| University | University of Texas at Austin |
| Major | Communication & Leadership |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christian, as publicly stated |
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Career
| College | University of Texas at Austin (Texas Longhorns), 2024–present |
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| Recruiting | Five-star edge recruit in the 2024 class; committed to Texas on 10/08/2023 |
| Awards and Honours |
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| Watch Lists (2026) |
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| Notable Performance | Set a Texas single-game sack record against Tennessee in September 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won a Texas 6A Division I state championship with Duncanville High School | |
| 2. Named the 2025 SEC sack leader with 10 sacks | |
| 3. Made 21 sacks in his first two seasons at Texas, the most by a Longhorn in their first two years on campus | |
| 4. Drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during a 2026 game at Tennessee for a gesture on the field, and later apologized |
