The Top Junior Linebacker In Texas: Deshawn Simmons

Deshawn Simmons is a 4 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Harlan High School. Simmons is ranked as the 132nd best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as a top 10 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Simmons is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Texas and is listed as the #1 Linebacker in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia and LSU.

Who are some role models in your life?
The role models in my life are my mom, brother, uncle, and trainer.

What artists do you listen to pregame to get you hyped up?
My pregame music is usually YoungBoy and Lil Tony.

What are the strengths of your game?
I would say the strengths of my game are my aggressiveness and explosiveness.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory of my career is leading my eighth-grade team to the championship.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give to an aspiring D1 athlete is to keep your head down and work when no one is watching. Go 100% every day and be the best version of yourself.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be Miami.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 5 years old when I fell in love with the game.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
I would want to meet Micah Parsons.