Talented DT London Simmons at Arkansas, will return for OV

FAYETTEVILLE — Flowood (Miss.) Hartfield Academy Class of 2025 three-star defensive tackle London Simmons was at Arkansas on Wednesday with his teammates for a 7-on-7 tournament and then he will return soon for an official visit.

Simmons, 6-3, 300, has an official visit set to Arkansas on June 21-23 along with his teammate defensive lineman Reginald Vaughn. Simmons has a long list of offers including one from the Hogs. Simmons talked about why he was at Arkansas on Wednesday.

“I’m just here to support my teammates and maybe get a little tight end work done,” Simmons said. “Just here to support my teammates and cheer them on.”

While at the 7-on-7, Simmons said he’s excited to get back in 10 days for an extended look at Arkansas.

“Yes sir, I’m definitely looking forward to it,” Simmons said. “I love the coaches here. It’s like a family environment That’s what I’m usually from. I love like family environment coaches.”

Simmons got a chance to get a early look at some of the facilities and he was impressed.

“Me just being here and the weight room is just like right up here,” Simmons said. “You have a view down on the field. It’s amazing.”

When it comes time for Simmons to pick a school he has a few particular things he’s looking for. He feels Arkansas checks plenty off of that list and he will know much more after his next visit.

“Yes sir, this is my first time visiting here so I have to see it some more,” Simmons said. “Just go around and see the campus more and talk on my official visit.”

Simmons said he likes Alabama, Florida State and more in addition to Arkansas. All three of those schools plus LSU and others have offered this talented lineman. If Simmons attends Arkansas he would play for Deke Adams.

“Coach Adams and Coach (Sam) Pittman are amazing,” Simmons said. “They are good guys to talk to. They are around like a family environment.”

As a junior, Simmons finished with 80 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and three forced fumbles.

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