
Brandon Simpkins brings rare two-way toughness to App State’s tight end room
Brandon Simpkins is a versatile, physical tight end for Appalachian State who adds a niche value set: he has documented production as a defender and runner in earlier college stops, suggesting toughness, contact balance, and willingness to do the dirty work. App State lists him at 6-0, 225, and that compact build can translate to a reliable in-line presence rather than a pure stretch-the-field profile. He looks like a fit for a team that values versatility, toughness, and special-teams utility over flash.