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UTEP Miners

UTEP Miners

2016 Football Roster

42 Devin Simmons

  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 245
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown El Paso, Texas

Biography

2015 C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll

2016 (SENIOR): Saw action in six contests … recorded four tackles (two solo) … registered a career-high three tackles against Army … notched a stop during a victory against Houston Baptist.

2015 (JUNIOR): Saw action on the scout team.

2014: Saw action on scout team.

PRIOR TO UTEP: Played in 10 games, starting three during freshman season at Adams State College during the 2012 season ... tallied 29 tackles (16s/13a) ... tied for second on the team with three interceptions ... recorded five pass breakups ... recovered one fumble ... notched a season-high five tackles (four solo) and intercepted a pass during a victory at Wayland Baptist ... registered three stops, two pass breakups and an interception in a win against Dixie State ... intercepted a pass and recorded three tackles during a triumph versus Fort Lewis ... recovered a fumble and notched three stops in a win at Western State ... registered four solo stops against New Mexico Highlands ... named to District 1-4A first-team offense and defense at Andress High School during senior season in 2011 ... hauled in 26 passes for 426 yards (16.4 average) and five scores ... amassed 56 tackles (34s/22a) ... tallied five interceptions for 144 yards and two touchdowns ... recorded nine pass breakups and two fumble recoveries ... named El Paso Times Player of the Week after picking off four passes (99 return yards) and recovering a fumble during a playoff win over Dal Valle High School on Nov. 11 ... tallied 92 yards on four catches and a touchdown during a triumph over Austin High School ... named first-team District 1-4A on defense and earned honorable mention on offense during junior season ... tallied 52 tackles (30s/22a) ... recorded three interceptions, a touchdown and seven pass breakups ... caught 12 passes for 223 yards (18.6 average) and two scores ... played three seasons of varsity basketball for the Eagles ... named to first-team District 1-4A after senior season ... averaged 12.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists ... during junior season, averaged 12.1 points, 3.9 boards and 2.9 assists.

PERSONAL: Son of Deric and Erica Simmons ... born in El Paso, Texas ... kinesiology major.

Statistics

Season:
2016

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Historical Player Information

  • 56

    2014Sophomore

    LB
    6'0" 215 lbs
    56
  • 42

    2015Junior

    LB
    6'0" 245 lbs
    42
  • 42

    2016Senior

    LB
    6'0" 245 lbs
    42