Simpson is a multi-faceted athlete who’s been contributing to the Fire quite literally everywhere they play him. Last week he caught 4 balls for 78 yards and a TD, while also taking a handful of carries for 11 rushing yards. He has, however, at times become a primary ball carrier for the Fire, and on multiple occasions this season has rushed for over 100 yards. He’s been a dog on the defensive side of the ball this season too, finishing Week 6 with 5 total tackles and a pass breakup. He’s got some good senior film out right now. On it, Simpson showcases some really solid speed and ball skills. On offense, he’s a natural athlete, and just someone you want to have the ball in your hands, whether it be through rushing or receiving. On defense, he’s a lockdown corner. Simpson does a great job of adapting to the needs of the play and sticking to the hip of the receiver in man coverage.

Despite his smaller size, Maxwell Simpson Maxwell Simpson 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Holy Family | 2027 State MN has had an overwhelming presence in the secondary for the Holy Catholic Fire, and he was on fire during Sunday’s camp. Simpson posted an unofficial 4.51 40 yard time, a shockingly strong performance that was by far the fastest time during the session. Simpson also excelled during the 1-on-1s, giving little leeway for the WRs, staying tight hip-to-hip, using his hands well, quickly breaking to the ball, and showcasing great reach to break up passes despite his size. Simpson played well beyond what his ranking suggest, and he should become a hot commodity this offseason among D3 teams with the potential to break through up to the D2 level.

Another two-way prospect that caught my attention from Holy Family on Friday night was Maxwell Simpson Maxwell Simpson 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Holy Family | 2027 State MN in their 2027 class. Man, was this kid a problem in pass coverage from the bulk of the reps I got to watch as he was consistently pestering the wide receivers he went up against. Maxwell is one that played with an overwhelming presence in 1v1 coverage and I also saw flashes of what his ball-tracking ability looked like on a handful of reps. He’s not the biggest two-way prospect you will ever see, but I loved the chip on the shoulder instincts Maxwell played with on both sides of the ball on Friday night in Victoria.