'08 GA S Darrell Simmons (South Carolina Verbal)

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'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

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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).

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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.

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Rivals $

8/8

Likely to commit to Miami soon.

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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....

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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]

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.?

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11/21

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

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GoUpState

December 01, 2007

Simmons Says He'll Commit Sunday

By Phil Kornblut
DB Darrell Simmons (6-2 194) of College Park, GA said Saturday night he plans to make a commitment to USC Sunday morning at the end of his official visit. "I'm supposed to meet with coach Spurrier around 11:30," Simmons said. Simmons said he was enjoying his visit to Columbia and was being hosted by his former high school teammates Carlos Thomas and Ladi Ajiboye. Simmons will become USC's 15th commitment. He has over 20 offers and also looked hard at Alabama, Miami, Ohio State and Tennessee.

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

October 27, 2008
Simmons Headed To A Junior College
By Phil Kornblut

USC 2008 signee DB Darrell Simmons (6-2 196) is at home this semester dealing with issues regarding his high school transcript. But, Simmons said those issues have been resolved and he will enroll in January at Butler JC, KS. He will play the 2009 season there, and possibly 2010, though he's hopeful of being able to transfer after one season. Simmons said he's not heard from USC in a couple of months, but he would still like to end up in Columbia. "They might have forgotten me, but that's my school," Simmons said. "I'd love to be a Gamecock."