Longhorns star named to Lott Impact Trophy Watch List
Colin Simmons is in the running for some elite hardware
As Colin Simmons prepares for his third season with the Longhorns , he is making national headlines. On Friday, the Texas native earned a spot on the Lott Impact Trophy Watch List. Each year, the award is given to the nation's top defensive player, and Simmons has made life difficult for offensive coordinators on a weekly basis.
Through his first two campaigns as a Longhorn, Simmons has recorded 91 total tackles and 21 sacks. He has also added four pass deflections to his resume and recovered three fumbles. Regardless of the opponent, the Duncanville High Alum has been hard to stop and helped put the Longhorns in a position to win.
Colin Simmons • Lott Impact Trophy Watch List 🤘 @ColinSimmons__ x @TheLottTrophy pic. twitter. com/Wb0xrpzr0r — Texas Football (@TexasFootball) May 22, 2026 While Simmons has been a human highlight reel, he has also added to his trophy case.
The Longhorns junior was named a 2025 Second-Team All-American by The Sporting News. He was also named to the 2025 Coaches' All-SEC First Team. Simmons accolades don’t stop there as he made history as a freshman, becoming the first player in program history to win the Shawn Alexander National Freshman of the Year award.