Elite, four-star QB Austin Simmons flips to Ole Miss from Florida; will move up from class of 2025 to 2023 and arrive soon in Oxford
OXFORD, Miss. — On Saturday, four-star 2025 Florida commit Austin Simmons of Moore Haven, Florida flipped his commitment to Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss — and he will also reclassify to the 2023 class, jumping two grades. Simmons is also a baseball standout who will play for the Rebels.
“First off, I would like to thank the Man above for giving me the strength and power to play these amazing sports. I would like to thank my father for always being there for me every step of the way, guiding me in the right direction ever since I started walking. He’s always stuck by my side through my ups and downs and none of this would be possible without him. I would also like to thank my mother and grandmother for always being supportive and giving me guidance throughout my journey. As to my mentor and coach, Oliver Bozeman, thank you for always guiding me in the right path. All of those long summer days in the hot sun helped me get to where I’m at today. I appreciate and love you, Coach!”
Austin Simmons on those who have helped him get to this point
Simmons went on to commit to the Rebels and reclassify to 2023:
“But with all that being said, I will be flipping my commitment and taking my talents to the University of Mississippi! Also, after long conversations with my family and mentors, I have decided to reclassify to the Class of 2023. I can’t wait to see what my future holds! To Coach Kiffin and the rest of the coaching staff, thank you for giving me this opportunity to bring a national championship to Oxford! Hey, Rebel Nation, I’m home!!”
Austin Simmons
Hey Oxford, I’m Home! 🦈❤️ #HottyToddy @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/vCX5gLNP9Z
— Austin Simmons (@austnsimmons) June 17, 2023
Simmons spoke on the Coach Me Coach podcast Saturday, announcing his decision.
2025 4⭐ QB Austin Simmons | Talks Commitment and Reclassification Rumors | #CoachMeCoach Podcast – YouTube https://t.co/Ab4uFLxkXZ
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) June 17, 2023
“Basically, (I) just did accelerated learning,” Simmons told the Coach Me Coach Podcast about how he is able to advance two classifications. “I started that when I was a freshman and just started taking college courses in high school.”
The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Simmons had been ranked the No. 4 quarterback in the 2025 cycle, but he will be receiving new ratings as a Class of 2023 recruit. Simmons, a 17-year old with a 5.35 GPA, graduated from high school as a freshman.
During his sophomore season at Moore Haven High School, Simmons passed for 3,161 yards and 24 touchdowns, while throwing only 9 interceptions.
As a baseball player at True North Classical Academy in Florida, Simmons hit .365 and drove in 16 runs.
But, wait, there’s more to this seemingly-endless well of talent possessed by Simmons. He’s also a pitcher who was 4-1 last season with a 2.65 ERA.
Simmons explained on the Coach Me Coach Podcast that his plans are to play baseball for head coach Mike Bianco and the Rebels, pitching and playing outfield.
Simmons joins a Rebel football class, including transfers, that is currently ranked No. 19 nationally — and, notably, did not have a QB commit.
The Ole Miss quarterback room was already one of the most talented in the nation with Jaxson Dart returning, joined by Oklahoma State transfer Spencer Sanders and transfer Walker Howard from LSU.
If his Twitter is any indication, Coach Kiffin is plenty pumped to add Simmons to the crew.
🎶 🎶 great weekend vibes in Oxford! pic.twitter.com/rg5OAHX6mx
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) June 17, 2023
Hotty Toddy!
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo
Lee Ann is the Director of Recruiting for The Rebel Walk. She is a veteran SEC sports journalist and NFL content writer. She is also the Sr. Editor for MESPORTS digital. Herring-Olvedo is a Brown University graduate who loves good cigars, good games, and a smooth glass of bourbon — not necessarily in that order.
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