Malcolm Simmons (American football)

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Malcolm Simmons
Auburn TigersNo. 11
Position Wide receiver
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight179 lb (81 kg)
Career history
College
High school Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, Alabama)

Malcolm Simmons is an American football wide receiver for the Auburn Tigers.

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High school career

Simmons attended Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City, Alabama. As a senior, he recorded 60 receptions for 1,279 yards and 14 touchdowns. [1] Simmons also participated in track and field, where he was a three-time state long jump champion and two-time state high jump champion, while also setting the Alabama state record for indoor high jump and outdoor long jump. [2] A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at Auburn University. [3] [4]

College career

Entering his freshman season, Simmons was named Auburn's starting kick returner. [5] In his collegiate debut against Alabama A&M, he tallied two touchdowns, returning a blocked punt for a touchdown and receiving a 57-yard pass from Hank Brown. [6]

Statistics

Auburn Tigers
SeasonGamesReceivingRushing
GPRecYardsAvgTDAttYardsAvgTD
2024 92834912.524133.30
Career [7] 92834912.524133.30

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References

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