Draft Snapshot
Colin Simmons is currently No. 2 on the 2027 NFL board, with current mocks placing the player between No. 2 and No. 10. The weighted average is 5.2 and the median is 5.0. Topics mentioned in the stored source commentary include positional value, production, and athleticism and burst. Colin Simmons moved up 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.3 picks earlier.
Player Information
- Position
- EDGE
- School
- Texas
- Consensus rank
- #2
- Latest eligible projection published
- October 19, 2026
- Eligible draft mocks
- 26
- Player mock appearances
- 26
- Consensus projections
- 26
- Snapshot calculated
- October 19, 2026
Current Consensus
Colin Simmons appears in 26 of 26 eligible draft mocks across 18 publications. The center of the market is pick 5.2, while the full range and team assignments show where the writers disagree.
Why Colin Simmons Is Ranked Here
Colin Simmons is No. 2 in the stored mock consensus, with a weighted average pick of 5.2 across 26 current player appearances. The ranking summarizes published placements; it does not establish a particular skill or guarantee professional success.
The current selections range from No. 2 to No. 10.
An attributed positive evaluation in the stored commentary is: Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “Collin Simmons has flashed explosive pass-rushing ability with a non-stop motor.”
The classified commentary does not establish a specific concern here. A missing concern is not evidence that the player has no developmental questions.
Nearby consensus entries include Dylan Stewart at No. 6 and Yhonzae Pierre at No. 31. Their placement does not by itself establish a player-specific skill advantage.
Strengths
- Walter Cherepinsky (WalterFootball): “Collin Simmons has flashed explosive pass-rushing ability with a non-stop motor.”
- Chris Gregory (RotoBaller): “Simmons had dominant pass-rush numbers as a sophomore, totaling 12 sacks for the Longhorns.”
- Daniel Flick (Sports Illustrated): “Though he's on the lighter side at 6' 3" and 240 pounds, Simmons is ultra athletic and explosive with elite burst.”
Questions / Concerns
- The stored player-specific commentary does not establish a specific concern for this summary. That evidence limit does not establish a complete scouting assessment.
What Colin Simmons Needs to Show Next
- Compare later player-specific evaluations with the current stored writer notes before treating the projection as evidence of professional readiness. Source detail: the current projections and their attribution are listed below.
Draft Stock Movement
Colin Simmons moved up 1 consensus spot from the prior snapshot. The weighted average also moved 0.3 picks earlier.
| Date | Consensus rank | Weighted average pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 6 | 6.9 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 6 | 7.1 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 5 | 6.9 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5 | 6.8 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 4 | 6.5 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 4 | 6.0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 | 5.9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 | 5.7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 | 5.7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 | 5.2 |
Mock Draft History
Potential Landing Spots
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers appears in 5 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #4.2. The linked CBS Sports note says: Mike Renner: Simmons drops not because of anything he's done this fall, but because the teams in front of the Bucs here seem very unlikely to take edge early yet again.. This card describes the current Tampa Bay Buccaneers order connection, not team intent.
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints appears in 5 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #8.0. The linked WalterFootball note says: Walter Cherepinsky: Collin Simmons has flashed explosive pass-rushing ability with a non-stop motor.. This card describes the current New Orleans Saints order connection, not team intent.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans appears in 4 of 26 current eligible mocks at an average projected pick of #3.8. The linked CBS Sports note says: Ryan Wilson: Simmons has been dominant (suspect post-sack celebrations aside), and you could argue he's been better than David Bailey and Abdul Carter -- two former top-three edge rushers -- at this point in their final college seasons.. This card describes the current Tennessee Titans order connection, not team intent.
What Individual Writers Are Saying
Mike Renner: Simmons drops not because of anything he's done this fall, but because the teams in front of the Bucs here seem very unlikely to take edge early yet again.
Themes: positional value · productionJosh Edwards: Colin Simmons has taken his game to another level.
Ryan Wilson: Simmons has been dominant (suspect post-sack celebrations aside), and you could argue he's been better than David Bailey and Abdul Carter -- two former top-three edge rushers -- at this point in their final college seasons.
Themes: positional value · productionThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Vinnie Iyer: The Buccaneers need to keep rebuilding their pass defense and Simmons would form a devastating duo with 2025 first-rounder Rueben Bain Jr., regardless of whether Todd Bowles remains coach.
Themes: athleticism and burst · roster needThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Gordon McGuinness: Simmons has earned a 90.6 PFF pass-rush grade through the first five games and looks well on his way to another double-digit sack season.
Themes: productionWalter Cherepinsky: Collin Simmons has flashed explosive pass-rushing ability with a non-stop motor.
Themes: athleticism and burstJustin Melo: Texas' Colin Simmons has been downright dominant while establishing himself as EDGE1.
Topher Davis: Simmons is a game-wrecking monster off the edge.
Themes: positional valueCody Williams: For as high as I remain on Arch Manning, Colin Simmons might actually be the best overall prospect in Austin right now.
Themes: production · roster needGilberto Manzano: The 6'3", 246-pound Simmons might not have the upside that Stewart displays, but he's a safe top-10 prospect who consistently delivers.
Themes: production · long-term upsideThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Lou Pickney: this past April, but the Bucs are expected to have a major need opposite Bain for next year and Simmons is an elite EDGE rushing talent.
Themes: positional value · roster needAndy: Another very fun edge rusher evaluation, Colin Simmons is a super productive pass rusher with 21 sacks and a boatload of pressures over his first two collegiate seasons.
Themes: positional value · productionEthan Woodie: Simmons is a dynamic speed force off the edge, winning with a quick first step and a variety of counter moves off it.
Themes: positional value · athleticism and burstFantasyPros Staff: Colin Simmons was repeatedly described as one of the best pure pass-rushing prospects in college football.
Themes: roster needChris Gregory: Simmons had dominant pass-rush numbers as a sophomore, totaling 12 sacks for the Longhorns.
Themes: productionThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Mike Fanelli: Pairing Simmons with Myles Garrett and Mason Graham will give every opposing quarterback nightmares.
Themes: positional valueThis entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
This entry supplies the projection and team only; no player-specific commentary is stored.
Daniel Flick: Simmons has been one of college football's most disruptive pass rushers since his freshman year in 2024, and he took another step forward in '25.
Themes: positional value · athleticism and burstDaire Carragher: Similar to Leonard Moore, Simmons would have been in the mix near the top of the 2025 class alongside David Bailey and Arvell Reese.
What Changed Since the Previous Update
Colin Simmons: consensus rank moved from No. 3 to No. 2 weighted average moved from 5.5 to 5.2