Austin Simmons
Washington fans still can't agree what Austin Simmons is — the eye test and the résumé keep splitting the room.
6′5″ · 251 lb · Albany, OR · West Albany HS
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 1306 nationally · Signed with Washington
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on Washington's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Washington in 2025.
Austin Simmons
Austin Simmons is on trial in Washington's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
Washington fans are litigating his worthiness — the eye test against the résumé.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-09-15
His career
2025
- Signed with Washington3-star out of West Albany
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jedd Fisch
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Washington -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Washington has produced 1 All-Conference tight ends. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Cade Otton went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Washington
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Washington
Returning around him
- 54% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 7 Washington players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -9 net (14 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Washington · Last season: 9-4 (AP #24) · Talent rank #24 · 2026 recruiting class #13
Background
AT WASHINGTON 2025: Enrolled at Washington in January, 2025, for the start of the winter academic quarter ... saw his first action of the season in the win over Purdue ... also played in the win at UCLA, and in the Huskies' L.A. Bowl win over Boise State ... redshirted the season. HIGH SCHOOL Pla...
The tight end room · Washington
- #86Decker DeGraaf360 receiving yards · 2025
- #44Kade Eldridge6 receiving yards · 2025
- #85Baron Naone2 games · 2026
- #89Charlie Crowellno box-score line yet
- #45Austin Simmonsno box-score line yet
2 more on the roster · Washington team page