Elite Backup DT with Transfer Portal Intent and 3 Years Eligibility
Terry Simmons Jr., a 6'2", 305-lb redshirt sophomore DT for Duke, played nine games in 2025 as a backup, logging 1 solo tackle and 0 sacks in the 2024 season[1][7]. His differentiator is his high-intensity, backup-ready intensity and a rare 3 years of remaining eligibility after entering the transfer portal in 2026[5][10]. Though not a stat leader, he brings a fierce personality, no major injury history, and a proven ability to block field goals and score on interceptions in high school (4.5 sacks, 1 INT in 2022)[2]. He's a strong fit for teams needing a versatile, intense DT with room to grow, not a finished product but a high-upside prospect with a 'hard commit' mentality[3].
