Nuk Simmons
Nuk Simmons is a three-star recruit from Columbus, GA, out of Carver (No. 1,030 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Tennessee's 8 games this season.
Where Simmons comes from
- Columbus, GA
- Carver
- About 250 miles from Neyland Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class.
Where Simmons fits
Tennessee lists 23 defensive linemen this season.
Tennessee defensive linemen with a game this season
Tennessee is 6-2, No. 16 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Kentucky, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Carver
Also from Columbus, GA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Pass share
37.5%
207 pass / 345 run
Plays / game
69.0
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
242 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Tennessee.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
Tennessee has produced 3 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).
Joined Tennessee in 2026
- 2026 Tennessee HeupelYear 1 · Games –
- High school CarverColumbus, GA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class. Signed with Tennessee.Also from Carver: Elijah Pritchett (Nebraska), Tristian Givens (Texas A&M), DJ Reed (Mississippi State) and 8 more.
2026
- Signed with TennesseeThree-star, out of Carver