Derick Simon Jr. is flashing early edge-rusher juice for Arkansas-Pine Bluff
In the 2026 season, Derick Simon Jr. has already produced 10 tackles in two games, including a tackle for loss, while ESPN’s game split shows he delivered 2 tackles and 0.5 sack against Missouri, a nice sign of disruptive upside off the edge[1][3][9]. His 2025 season at Erskine adds real context: 25 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss, a pass breakup, two fumble recoveries, four quarterback hurries, and even a defensive touchdown, which points to a high-motor, playmaking defender who can affect games in multiple ways[12]. At 6-3 and 255 pounds, he looks like a fit for teams that want physicality, effort, and juice more than a pure stat-sheet star[6][12].
