Colin Simmons has a new home.
The 5-star edge-rusher announced his commitment to Texas on Thursday, bypassing LSU and Miami.
Simmons, a 6'3" and 225-pound pass-rusher from Duncanville, TX, is considered the No. 8 player in the Class of 2024 and both the top player from his state and at his position, per 247Sports' Composite Rankings.
Gabe Brooks of 247Sports wrote in his scouting report that Simmons has "nuclear playmaking ability" and called him "one of the top pass rushers in the country across multiple classes entering his senior season. Projects as a potential multi-year impact player at the Power Five level with a long-term ceiling that could lead to early-round NFL Draft consideration.