Furman LB Nick Simmons brings captain-level toughness and a tackling-first profile
Nick Simmons is a 2026 redshirt freshman linebacker for Furman who arrives with a strong high-school résumé: at Ware County, he was a team captain, led the team in tackles, helped power a second-round playoff run, and earned two-time all-region honors plus two state weightlifting titles. He also has a multi-sport background, which can hint at good movement skills and competitive edge. Because Furman lists no college game stats yet, the key question is projection: he looks like an instinctive, physical, culture-fit linebacker with leadership traits that can translate quickly if he adjusts to FCS speed.
