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Derrick Simmons Michigan State
File DT-253 · National rank 3524 · 2028 class

Derrick Simmons

#98· Michigan State ·DT ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · Frankenmuth, Mich.
6'3"Height 305 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
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Quick Notes
Derrick Simmons is a redshirt freshman defensive lineman who figures into the two-deep for Michigan State. A high-upside, high-ceiling defender, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#253 DT / 1170
#3524 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Blue-chip redshirt-freshman (No. 377 recruit) already in the rotation (3 tackles as a young player); a developmental 4-star with a high ceiling.

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DT Keys 2025 · Michigan State
3
Tot
Better than 20% of 660 DTs
0
Sacks
Better than 25% of 637 DTs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#377
National
#39
Position
#4
State
High SchoolFrankenmuth (Mich.)
HometownFrankenmuth, Mich.
Players Like Him
Brandon Brown DT · LSU · R-Fr 4.0 Kevin Wynn DT · Florida State · R-Fr 4.0 Ahmed Tounkara DT · Western Michigan · R-So 4.0 Alijah Wayne DT · North Dakota State · So 4.0 Andy Burburija DT · Clemson · Jr 4.0 Bryce Hawthorne DT · Iowa · Jr 4.0
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk