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An athletic, physical safety who was a two-year starter at safety for Hutchinson Community College who can challenge for playing time immediately at Mizzou, but who will have three years to play two if desired ... Ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 51 junior college prospect (any position) in the nation ... ESPN.com says that he has good instincts and a knack for getting himself into the right place at the right time and that he does a good job of keying and diagnosing plays who is very aggressive and is a great hitter who enjoys separating receivers from the ball ... Had 86 tackles and 18 pass break ups as a sophomore at Hutch, and earned 1st-Team All-Conference honors as a result as he helped the Blue Dragons reach the playoffs after winning just 2 games his first year ... Served as a team captain in 2008, and also returned a kick 91 yards for a score, while catching a touchdown pass of over 40 yards, as well ... Averaged over 33 yards per kickoff return ... As a true freshman in 2007, had 62 tackles, 8 pass break ups and 1 interception while he also blocked 2 kicks on special teams units ... In high school, was a team captain as a senior and earned 3rd-Team All-State and 1st-Team All-Area honors as a safety, as he amassed 123 tackles, 4 interceptions and 2 quarterback sacks in 2006 ... Tallied 81 tackles and had 5 interceptions as a prep junior, while adding 50 tackles and 3 interceptions as a sophomore ... Junior college coach - Rion Rhoades ... Was a three-sport standout at Booker T. Washington High School, as he lettered in basketball and track in addition to his football days ... High school coach - Chet Bergalowski ... Parents - Terry & Katrina Simmons ... Interested in studying in the College of Business at Mizzou ... Lists hobbies as basketball and church activities and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... Chose Mizzou over Oklahoma State, Arizona, Kansas State, Mississippi and Memphis, among others ... MU primary recruiting coach - Andy Hill. |
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