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Colin Simmons vs Yhonzae Pierre — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Colin Simmons

Texas Longhorns

LB · #1

Yhonzae Pierre

Alabama Crimson Tide

LB · #0

2025 college season

2025 college season: Colin Simmons versus Yhonzae Pierre
Colin Simmons	Statistic	Yhonzae Pierre
43	Tackles	52 (leading value)
Leading value: 12.0	Sacks	8.0
Leading value: 15.5	Tackles for Loss	14.5
Leading value: 2	Passes Defended	1

Measurements

Measurements: Colin Simmons versus Yhonzae Pierre
Colin Simmons	Statistic	Yhonzae Pierre
6-3	Height	6-3
246 lb	Weight	251 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Colin Simmons versus Yhonzae Pierre
Colin Simmons	Statistic	Yhonzae Pierre
Leading value: #6	Fanspeak rank	#45
Leading value: LB 2	Position rank	LB 6
Leading value: 13.9	Average pick	62.7
Leading value: 2,683	Times drafted	2,156
Leading value: 86	Hype Score	69
359x	Most drafted to	313x

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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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Yhonzae Pierre

Dean Kindig

4 solos vs FSU, scouted. 2024: Expanded his role in the outside backer group to play in 11 games. Recorded six tackles, including half for a loss (-1 yard), to go with one quarterback hurry and a pair of pass breakups. Western Kentucky: Posted one tackle and a pass breakup in his first game of collegiate action. USF: Saw time against the Bulls. Wisconsin: Was impressive off the edge, totaling two tackles and a pass breakup in Madison. Georgia: Registered one tackle against the Bulldogs. Vanderbilt: Rotated in on defense but did not record any stats. Tennessee: Returned to the field and contributed on special teams. Missouri: Saw time on special teams against the Tigers. LSU: Recorded one quarterback hurry on the night. Mercer: Earned snaps against the Bears. Auburn: Posted one stop, including half a tackle for loss (-1 yard). Michigan: Posted one tackle against the Wolverines. 2023: Redshirted.

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