Overview
- The commitment, which was reported on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, gives Clemson another early pledge for its 2027 recruiting class and was announced through multiple recruiting outlets.
- Simmons is a four-star receiver from Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee who is listed at about 5-foot-11 and earned 59 catches for 932 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior.
- He chose Clemson over offers from Florida State, Florida, Auburn and Tennessee, citing multiple campus visits and comfort with the program's culture in comments to recruiting reporters.
- Simmons is Clemson's first commitment from Florida and its fourth offensive pledge for 2027, joining quarterback Kharim Hughley, wideout Trey Wimbley and running back Gary Walker.
- Recruiting services updated Clemson's class after the pledge but differed on the team's national rank and commit totals, and Simmons is expected back for Clemson's late-May official visit weekend.