Nuk Simmons
Freshman defensive lineman on Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 300 lb · Columbus, GA · Carver
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 1030 nationally · Signed with Tennessee
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Tennessee in 2026.
Nuk Simmons
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Tennessee3-star out of Carver
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Tennessee.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Tennessee has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. James Pearce Jr. went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Tennessee
Returning around him
- 5 Tennessee players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (21 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tennessee · Last season: 8-5 (AP #18) · Talent rank #13 · 2026 recruiting class #8
Background
HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Stout defensive tackle whose combination of strength, leverage and finishing power produced one of Georgia’s most productive senior seasons up front … Considered a three-star prospect by all major recruiting services … The No. 90 defensive lineman and overall prospect from...
The defensive line · Tennessee
- #33Jordan Norman8 tackles for loss · 2025
- #5Daevin Hobbs3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #2Xavier Gilliam3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #18Tyree Weathersby3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #87Nuk Simmonsno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · Tennessee team page