QB Austin Simmons returns to Missouri for 2027 amid rising draft stock

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

QB Austin Simmons returns to Missouri for 2027 amid rising draft stock
Summary

QB Austin Simmons has re-signed with Missouri for the 2027 season, sources report. Currently, Simmons ranks fourth in the SEC, averaging 244 passing yards per game. His performance this season has contributed to a surge in his NFL draft stock. The extended contract signals confidence in his abilities as he approaches the end of his college career.

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  • •Simmons re-signs with Missouri for 2027.
  • •Averages 244 passing yards per game this season.
  • •Fourth in the SEC for passing yards.
  • •NFL draft stock is reportedly rising.
  • •Indicates confidence in his collegiate development.
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  • 8:12 PMESPN — Sources: QB Simmons re-ups with Missouri for 2027 as NFL draft stock rises
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QB Austin Simmons, who is fourth in the SEC at 244 passing yards per game, has re-signed with Missouri for 2027, sources told ESPN, as his NFL stock rises.

— ESPNby Pete Thamel
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