{"id":285938,"date":"2026-06-05T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=285938"},"modified":"2026-06-05T07:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:21:55","slug":"colin-simmons-early-scouting-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/05\/colin-simmons-early-scouting-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Colin Simmons Early Scouting Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colin Simmons (EDGE rusher, Texas<\/a>) has made a strong impact in his early college career.\u00a0 He already has 21 sacks in two years.\u00a0 How does he project as an NFL Draft prospect?<\/p>\n

Colin Simmons Early Scouting Report<\/h2>\n

Measureables<\/h3>\n

Height: 6\u20193\u201d<\/p>\n

Weight: 245 lbs<\/p>\n

Statistics<\/h3>\n

2025: 12 sacks, 43 tackles, including 15.5 tackles for loss.<\/p>\n

2024: nine sacks, 48 tackles, including 14 tackles for loss.<\/p>\n

The Tape<\/h3>\n

Games Watched: Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M.<\/p>\n

Strengths<\/h3>\n

Simmons is a well-rounded prospect who is not just a one-dimensional edge rusher.\u00a0 While he lines up predominantly on the edge, he will line up as a \u201cJoker\u201d (linebacker in the A or B gap).\u00a0 Texas also asked him to drop in coverage, mostly zone.<\/p>\n

In zone coverage, he looks comfortable in space.\u00a0 His hips look smooth, and he gets depth quickly.\u00a0 Simmons reads the quarterback\u2019s eyes well and can break on the ball quickly.\u00a0 On the occasions when he was asked to cover man-to-man, his speed allowed him to stay with his man well.<\/p>\n

Against the run, despite not being the biggest at 245 lbs, Simmons can set an edge.\u00a0 He tries his best to anchor and will then fight to get off blocks.\u00a0 On the backside, he keeps the backside contained well, and his closing speed helps him get involved in plays.<\/p>\n

As a pass rusher, Simmons has been far more productive than South Carolina\u2019s Dylan Stewart<\/a> in terms of sacks.\u00a0 His tape is similar in that both show elite athletic ability\u2026 in flashes.<\/p>\n

There are flashes of an elite get-off from Simmons.\u00a0 That immediately stresses even the best offensive tackles.\u00a0 Simmons flashes the ability to use his hands well to keep an offensive tackle\u2019s initial strike from getting into his chest.<\/p>\n

Simmons\u2019 best trait is his closing speed, which is elite.\u00a0 A quarterback may think rolling out to extend a play will help, but not with Simmons in pursuit.\u00a0 His best plays are in this area.\u00a0 The desire to get to the quarterback is also clear.<\/p>\n

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When I watched Dylan Stewart, South Carolina didn't use him in the way Texas use Colin Simmons here. His speed and closing burst on show. A "joker" type role looks to be best for him projecting him forward to the NFL.#NFLDraft<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/f0Fdw1mNXB<\/a><\/p>\n

— Paul Emery (@UKDraftFan) June 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n