Four-star edge Joshua Simmons is set to announce his commitment on Sunday at 11 a.m. CT, and it could be more good news for the Tigers. The 247Sports Crystal Ball currently has two picks and both are on LSU.
Along with myself, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong put in a crystal ball pick on the 6-foot-5, 225-pounder outside linebacker/defensive end out of Indianapolis, Indiana. If the Tigers come out on top, they will beat out the likes of USC, North Carolina, Michigan, Iowa, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Penn State, Tennessee and many others.
Simmons is a terror coming off the edge, primarily with his hand in the dirt. He was as disruptive as they came last season with 12 sacks, five forced fumbles, seven passes broken up, and 70 tackles – 22.5 for loss. Explosiveness, quickness and the ability to bend and get by edge protectors jumps out after the first six or seven plays of his junior highlights.
If Simmons picks LSU, it will mark the third pickup in the last nine days and second in three days after four-star edge Jaxon Howard selected the Tigers over Michigan, Miami, Minnesota, and a host of others on Friday.
Check out Simmons’ 247Sports scouting report below for more on the player LSU could land that would give Brian Kelly eight commitments for 2013.
Possesses requisite physical tools for a true edge projection, whether putting a hand on the ground or standing up in a hybrid role. Good height with wiry strong frame that holds ample space to add needed mass.
Plays with his hair on fire. Unregulated motor with accompanying pursuit athleticism. Shows chase-down ability and provides dangerous back-side threat. Flashes encouraging dip-and-bend athleticism to run the arc. Highly productive junior season with 20-plus TFL, a dozen sacks, several forced fumbles.
Efficient in hand violence with little wasted activity. Flashes some heavy-handedness in dislodging pop against bigger blockers. Quick first step adds juice to pursuit acceleration.
Owns an outstanding overall athletic profile with three-sport participation. Averaged 13 points and seven boards per game in a junior hoops campaign that featured not only good athletic context, but sport-specific skill (53 percent FG, 72 percent FT). Decorated shot-put competitor with at least three throws from Spring 2022 indoor and outdoor competition beyond 50 feet.
Will need to continue adding mass to combat point-of-conflict size and strength at the high-major level. A bit unorthodox in movement patterns, gets the job done, but can get looser and twitchier in short-area lateral scenarios. Generally, a good tackler but occasionally compromises form for a big hit. Can get more consistent in snap anticipation to further elevate pass-rush threat.
Bona fide Power Five-caliber edge prospect who checks a number of desired attributes in regard to frame, athletic foundation, and production. Projects as a potential impact player down the road for a high-major school with the long-term potential to become an NFL Draft candidate – Gabe Brooks, Midlands Region Recruiting Analyst
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