Howard WR John Simmons III brings rare size and real upside as a freshman target
At 6'4" and 217 pounds, John Simmons III already has the frame to be a mismatched outside receiver, and his early college usage shows he’s a live developmental piece rather than a finished product. ESPN lists him as an active freshman wideout for Howard, and his 2025 game log includes at least one catch for 15 yards, which is a tiny sample but consistent with a player still carving out a role.[1][2] What makes him interesting is the prototype: big catch radius, boundary fit, and room to grow into a physical possession or red-zone threat if his route detail and weekly consistency keep advancing.[1][2]
