Experienced Kent State safety with veteran size and academic discipline
Erik Simpson brings veteran depth to Kent State’s secondary as a 5-foot-11, 186-pound safety who spent multiple seasons on the roster and was still listed with the program in 2018; his recruiting profile showed a solid three-star type evaluation with a 203 regional ranking and 85 state grade, pointing to a dependable, fundamentally sound defender rather than a flashy headline grabber.[1][2][3] He stands out for experience, consistency, and the kind of off-field maturity schools love—he was ranked second in his class academically and earned OHSAA Academic All-Ohio honors, which screams reliability and buy-in.[1] If you want a steady, coachable defensive back who fits a disciplined program, he checks that box nicely.[1][2][3]
