Tyree Simmons brought ball-hawking juice and veteran steadiness to CSU’s secondary
Tyree Simmons was a reliable Colorado State defensive back whose calling card was playmaking: in the 2016 season, he started 12 games, totaled 44 tackles, added 6 pass breakups, and forced a fumble, while earlier he posted 3 interceptions in the 2014 season and 2 picks in the 2015 season[5][1]. CSU’s own reporting described him as a “ball hawk,” and the Rams’ defense was notably tighter over the back half of 2016, a sign his experience and instincts helped stabilize the secondary[12].
