01.14.2025
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football true freshman EDGE Colin Simmons was named to the Football Writers Association of America's Freshman All-America Team, the organization announced Tuesday. It marks the fourth-consecutive season in which Texas has been represented on the team. The streak is the longest since Texas was represented in six-straight years from 2001-06.
Last season, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. was tabbed to the team, while left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. was awarded the honor in 2022. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was selected in 2021. Simmons is the 17th Longhorn to earn Freshman All-American recognition by the FWAA.