'08 GA S Darrell Simmons (South Carolina signee; JUCO)

[osugrad21]

'08 GA S Darrell Simmons



Safety
College Park (GA) Banneker

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 201 lbs
Forty: 4.50 secs
Shuttle: 4.50 secs
Bench reps: 3 @ 185 lbs
Vertical: 29 inches
2006 stats: 80 tackles, 8 TFL's, 3 sacks

RP Discussion Links: Miami, Ohio State, Michigan, Tennessee, BuckeyePlanet, South Carolina

[LordJeffBuck]

Ohio State Scout - Adam Jardy - 07/17/07

Darrell wants to visit Ohio State. His top five are Miami, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio State, and Michigan (all offered).

[osugrad21]

AJC

Banneker’s Simmons leaning toward Miami


By Jeff Hood
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/02/07 10:10 PM


Banneker safety Darrell Simmons admitted Thursday evening that a front-runner is emerging during his recruitment.
“I’m leaning a little toward Miami,” the 6-foot-1, 201-pound Simmons said.
Simmons labeled himself a longtime Hurricane fan.
“I just grew up liking the program,” said Simmons, who is also being recruited by Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

8/8

Likely to commit to Miami soon.

[GoRU]

Football recruiting | ajc.com

Simmons continues to favor Miami

Miami remains the front-runner for Banneker’s Darrell Simmons.

“It’s a school that I grew up watching,” Simmons said. “I used to always tell my parents I want to go there.”

Simmons, who also has offers from Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee, appears to be a visit away from committing to the Hurricanes.

“It’s that, and I don’t want to take it too fast,” he said. “I just want to make the right decision.”

[wadc45]

Scout.com: Accomplished Feeling

By Allen Wallace
National Recruiting Editor
Posted Aug 15, 2007

Darrell Simmons, ranked No. 140 in the Southeast by Scout.com, says that growing up, he always favored Miami. "I used to tell my parents when I was kid that I was gonna go there," Simmons said. "So when they finally offered me I was really excited. Getting an offer from Miami makes you feel like you've accomplished something." He plans to attend the 'Canes first home game on Sept. 1 vs Marshall.

Continued....

[HotMic]

Scout $

8/18

From the Tennessee site. Simmons talks about whether or not the verbal of teamate Fowlkes will impact his choice. He also talks about his interest in Tennessee and others.

[osugrad21]

AJC

Simmons headed to Clemson on Saturday
Banneker safety Darrell Simmons continues to favor Miami, but he plans to be in attendance on Saturday when Clemson hosts Louisiana-Monroe.

[osugrad21]

GoUpState

Simmons Says He'll Visit USC

By Phil Kornblut
DB Darrell Simmons (6-2 194) of College Park, GA is on the verge of setting the dates for his official visits, and he says those trips will be to USC, Miami, Alabama, Ohio State and Florida. Simmons said he's very interested in the Gamecocks. "I like the program," he said. "I have three former teammates that go there. And it's not that far from home. I talked with coach Cooper Saturday. He said he would love for me to come there and play for him." Simmons said he will be at the USC-Georgia game this weekend. He said he is also still considering Clemson and Tennessee. Right now Simmons is favoring Alabama and Miami.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

9/7

From the Miami site...names a top 5 of Miami, Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan and Tennessee and favors the Crimson Tide and Hurricanes.

[osugrad21]

GoUpState

September 12, 2007

Simmons Might Be At USC Saturday

By Phil Kornblut
DB Darrell Simmons (6-2 194) of College Park, GA has not scheduled his official visits as he's waiting on his approval from the NCAA Clearinghouse, but he might take an unofficial visit to USC Saturday for the SC State game. Simmons talked to Gamecock recruiter Ron Cooper Wednesday night and was invited in for the game. Simmons plans to scheduled his official visits with USC, Alabama, Miami, Ohio State and Florida. Miami and Alabama are his top two.

[osugrad21]

AJC

Simmons may visit the Gators
Banneker safety Darrell Simmons continues to lean toward a commitment to Miami.
But the 6-foot-1, 201-pound Simmons is contemplating a visit to defending national champion Florida.
Simmons, who made the trek to Gainesville during his junior season, is a big fan of Florida coach Urban Meyer.
“He’s just a great coach,” said Simmons, who has offers from programs such as Alabama, Florida, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee. “He’s very enthusiastic.”
Simmons said he’s not down on the Canes following their blowout loss to Oklahoma last weekend.
“You can’t win every game,” he said. “Maybe I can go down there and help them.”

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9/27

From CaneSport...will make an official to Miami for the GT game. Favors Miami, Alabama and Tennessee (in that order).

[osugrad21]

AJC

Banneker?s Simmons continues to evaluate offers
Banneker safety Darrell Simmons will take his first official visit on Nov. 24 when he travels to Columbia to attend the annual Clemson-South Carolina showdown.
Banneker coach Benny Crane thinks the Gamecocks might have the inside track on landing the 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back.
?I would say South Carolina has a great opportunity, primarily because three of his former Banneker teammates are on their roster,? Crane said.
But Simmons, who has taken unofficial visits this year to Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, could be swayed to become a Volunteer if he listens to current teammate Steve Fowlkes, a defensive end who recently committed to Tennessee.
?Darrell is being recruited by every team in the country that is in the running for the national championship,? Crane said. ?But I believe he?ll end up at a school within a four-hour radius of here, with the exception of Miami and Michigan.?
?My advice to him is to take three visits, then sit down and decide what?s important. He still has five official visits remaining, but I think three official visits is healthy.?

[wadc45]

Scout $

11/21

From the SC site...visiting SC for the Clemson game and says if everything goes well he will be committing.