Colin Simmons named semifinalist for Wuerffel Trophy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Texas Longhorns EDGE Colin Simmons has been named a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy, awarded for outstanding community service and on-field performance. This marks Simmons' first selection to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. He co-founded Clay's Color Crew, which provides autism resources in South Dallas. Simmons has also received several preseason honors, including the Walter Camp First-Team All-American. The Longhorns junior is set to continue his season against UTSA in two days.
- •Simmons recognized for community impact and on-field excellence.
- •Founded Clay's Color Crew to support autism resources.
- •Named to preseason lists for multiple major awards.
- •Recorded 94 tackles and 22 sacks during his college career.
- •Texas will face UTSA next, providing a platform for Simmons.
- 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Longhorns star Colin Simmons named Wuerffel Trophy semifinalist
"Colin Simmons is being recognized for his work off the field. The Texas Longhorns EDGE is a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy .
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