Simmons re-signs with Missouri amid NFL draft buzz — SkimNews
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- Austin Simmons re-signed with Missouri for the 2027 season, a move that does not guarantee his return as he weighs entering the 2026 NFL draft
- Austin Simmons ranks third in the SEC with 16 touchdown passes and fourth with 244 passing yards per game, throwing just two interceptions in 240 attempts
- Missouri holds a 6-2 record and No. 18 CFP ranking this season, with most top skill players retaining eligibility for 2027
- Lane Kiffin, Simmons’ former coach at Ole Miss, endorsed him as a first-round NFL draft pick, calling the assessment consistent with his long-held view
- Austin Simmons transferred to Missouri after losing the starting job at Ole Miss to Division II transfer Trinidad Chambliss following an ankle injury in 2025
- Austin Simmons played one season of college baseball at Ole Miss, where coach Mike Bianco said he would have been a high-round MLB draft pick
Why it matters: Simmons’ decision delays clarity on Missouri’s 2027 quarterback plans despite the re-signing, while NFL evaluators now assess a player with only one full starting season. His dual-sport potential adds weight to his athletic profile, making his draft decision a high-stakes calculation for both program continuity and professional trajectory.
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