Matt Simms

Matt Simms signs with UT

Matt Simms - midterm enrollee

Matt Simms

Quarterback, 6-3, 215

Franklin Lake, N.J. (El Camino C.C.)

Prospect Rankings

Rivals: 3-stars

Scout: 3-stars

Honors: Ranked as eighth-best player in New Jersey out of Don Bosco Prep School ... Participated in U.S. Army All-American Bowl, completing 4-of-7 passes for 30 yards ... First team All-State by Associated Press as junior.

Stats: Played in 10 games this season for El Camino, completing 159-of-269 (59.1 percent) passes for 2,204 yards with 17 touchdowns against only 12 interceptions ... Helped El Camino to fourth consecutive league title ... Played the 2008 season at Louisville, appearing in two games and completing 4-of-10 passes for 39 yards with an interception ... During his three-year career as starter at Don Bosco Prep, passed for more than 6,000 yards and 60 touchdowns ... Threw for more than 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns as senior in leading Don Bosco to state title and perfect 12-0 record ... Threw for 118 yards and TD in state championship win over St. Peter's ... Threw for 2,744 yards and 30 touchdowns during junior season as Don Bosco advanced to state title game ... As sophomore, led team to 11-1 record and trip to finals of New Jersey Non-Public Group 4 playoffs.

Misc: Son of former Super Bowl-champion quarterback Phil Simms and the younger brother of Chris Simms, who currently plays for the Denver Broncos ... Coach at Don Bosco Prep School: Greg Toal.