With every offer, Brandon Simmons (Arlington, Texas/Mansfield Timberview) seems to work that much harder during a practice or training session. The 2014 safety is nearing 20 offers, and more are expected as the summer progresses.
From a recruiting standpoint, no day seemed to make Simmons smile like Tuesday. It was then when the 6-foot, 170-pound defensive back received news that he picked up four offers in one day. In addition to Arizona and Boise State, Simmons learned of offers from Michigan and Ohio State.
“They came to my school during spring ball and offered me, but I didn’t know about them then,” Simmons said. “It kind of blew my mind. I look at myself as a good player, but I don’t really brag about myself. To see all these offers come, it made me feel pretty good.”
From a recruiting standpoint, no day seemed to make Simmons smile like Tuesday. It was then when the 6-foot, 170-pound defensive back received news that he picked up four offers in one day. In addition to Arizona and Boise State, Simmons learned of offers from Michigan and Ohio State.
“They came to my school during spring ball and offered me, but I didn’t know about them then,” Simmons said. “It kind of blew my mind. I look at myself as a good player, but I don’t really brag about myself. To see all these offers come, it made me feel pretty good.”
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