Simms, a 5-11, 160-pound corner in the 2028 class, ranks among California’s top underclassmen with strong coverage instincts and speed. His strengths: Mirror routes well, quick feet, and emerging playmaking as a rising junior at Millikan. Weaknesses: Lighter frame can be targeted in run support or against bigger athletes. Against Grigsby, Simms should attack by pressing to disrupt timing, using his instincts to jump underneath routes, and forcing Grigsby into sideline battles where his coverage shines.

Sims is one of the top 2028 corners in the state and already holds multiple offers from Sac State, Arizona, New Mexico, UNLV and Utah. He is coming off a breakout freshman season campaign before transferring to Millikan where he showed elite cover abilities in man coverage and displayed twitch and COD in tight windows. Overall, he is a very good athlete and has the ideal length and ball skills for the position and holds tons of untapped potential and upside.

Simms is a true lockdown corner at 6’1” 170 lbs. that brings great length, fluidity, and instincts to the secondary. His size and wingspan allow him to blanket receivers, disrupt passing lanes, and play physically at the line of scrimmage without sacrificing speed. Smooth in the hips and quick feet allowing him to transition effortlessly in and out of breaks while staying attached in man coverage. Excellent route recognition and ball skills to play the ball at the catch point. Whether in press man or zone, he displays a high football IQ and confident demeanor to execute his assignment. His ability to erase top targets and limit big plays makes him a difference maker in any defensive scheme. Recruitment has exploded this spring with six D1 offers and enters the rankings at #40 overall.

6 Offers: Arizona, New Mexico, Sacramento State, UNLV, Utah, Washington