One step of replacing a large number of the reserves along the Oregon Ducks‘ defensive line from 2025 has been achieved, as Dan Lanning and Co. have secured the commitment of former UL Monroe defensive lineman Jerome Simmons on Saturday night. On3’s Hayes Fawcett was the first to report the news.
The 6-foot-4, 340-pounder from Bamberg, SC, originally began his college career at Highland Community College, where he spent two seasons. From there, he was rated as a four-star JUCO prospect and the No. 2 defensive lineman in 2024 before committing to South Carolina.
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After not appearing in a single game for the Gamecocks in 2024, as he utilized a redshirt, Simmons decided to transfer to UL Monroe. He played in eight games for the Warhawks, totaling 10 tackles and a pass breakup before entering the portal at the end of the season.
Simmons was also reportedly interested in NC State and Florida in his recruitment before eventually landing with the Ducks.
There are still depth concerns as Simmons is the first transfer portal addition along the defensive line for the Ducks (former Clemson EDGE Markus Dixon, who committed earlier on Saturday, is expected to play tight end at Oregon), but adding the former Warhawk who has been in a rotation at the FBS level is a step in the right direction in building back the depth of the defensive trenches.
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Simmons will have one season of eligibility remaining with the Ducks.
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