Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Colin Simmons or Arion Carter?

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Colin Simmons vs Arion Carter — NFL Draft Comparison

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Colin Simmons vs Arion Carter — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Colin Simmons

Texas Longhorns

LB · #1

Arion Carter

Tennessee Volunteers

LB · #7

2025 college season

2025 college season: Colin Simmons versus Arion Carter
Colin Simmons	Statistic	Arion Carter
43	Tackles	75 (leading value)
Leading value: 12.0	Sacks	1.5
Leading value: 15.5	Tackles for Loss	6.0
Leading value: 2	Passes Defended	1

Measurements

Measurements: Colin Simmons versus Arion Carter
Colin Simmons	Statistic	Arion Carter
6-3	Height	6-1
246 lb	Weight	238 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Colin Simmons versus Arion Carter
Colin Simmons	Statistic	Arion Carter
Leading value: #6	Fanspeak rank	#190
Leading value: LB 2	Position rank	LB 22
Leading value: 13.9	Average pick	209.8
Leading value: 2,687	Times drafted	633
Leading value: 86	Hype Score	47
359x	Most drafted to	147x

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Colin Simmons

Dean Kindig

Has played in 29 career games with 13 starts. Named a 2025 Second-Team All-American by The Sporting News and the AFCA. Named to 2025 Coaches' All-SEC First Team. SEC sack leader in 2025 with 12.0, just exploded in scouted game vs #9 Vandy 3 solo, 2 asst, 1 sack, 1FF, 1 FR. Elite pass rusher.

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Arion Carter

Dean Kindig

7 tackles, 4 solo, 0.5 sacks, 2 TFL vs Vandy. "air-EE-on" Talented, physical in-state linebacker who had a breakout sophomore season and has emerged as one of the team's top defensive players this year. Was limited during spring practice after a shoulder surgery in October 2023 forced him to miss the final five games of the year. Arrived on Rocky Top as one of the heralded recruits of the Class of 2022. Earned a starting role at WLB this season. Played in 20 career games and made 12 starts.

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