Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Workforce Editor
Ole Miss persevered stocking its quarterback room this offseason when quarterback Austin Simmons announced he was flipping his commitment from Florida to the Rebels.
Simmons used to be the Refuse. 77-ranked anticipation within the 2025 elegance, however stated on Friday that he’s reclassifying to the 2023 elegance to sign up at Ole Pass over this summer season.
A 6-foot-2, 190-pound hire out of Moore Haven, Florida, Simmons were dedicated to the Gators since April, however flipped and is now becoming a member of a newly rebuilt quarterback room. Tutor Lane Kiffin added Oklahoma State quarterback switch Spencer Sanders, in addition to LSU switch Walker Howard to compete with closing season’s starter Jaxson Dart.
The Rebels didn’t have the passing assault the personnel used to be hoping for closing season with Dart, who transferred in from USC, throwing for two,974 yards, 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Alternative Luke Altmyer threw for 125 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and has since transferred to Illinois.
The Ole Pass over personnel didn’t signal a highschool quarterback within the 2023 elegance, and month it’s extraordinary to peer a anticipation reclassify again two categories, Simmons will be capable of join this summer season and can be capable of compete with the alternative quarterbacks q4.
His decommitment from Florida will clearly have an effect on the 2025 elegance, however the Gators personnel may have while to fill that spot. The coaches misplaced a loyalty from Jadan Rashada within the 2023 elegance, however nonetheless have ESPN 300 quarterback D.J. Lagway dedicated in 2024.
Lagway is the Refuse. 14 hire general and a five-star anticipation within the 2024 cycle.
