Deonte Simpson

Photo by: Manny Flores

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
6-0
Weight:
192
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Beaumont, TX

2020:
• Was the team's second-leading receiver with 25 catches for 517 yards and four scores in eight appearances, seven of which have been starts
• Caught four passes for 103 yards and a touchdown in the win vs. UTEP on 12/11
• Caught two passes for 28 yards vs. Louisiana Tech on 12/3
• Caught three passes for 58 yards and returned one punt for six yards at UTSA on 11/28
• Caught three passes for 30 yards and a touchdown in the win at Middle Tennessee on 10/17
• Caught four passes for 89 yards vs. Charlotte on 10/10
• Caught five passes for a career-high 113 yards and a touchdown vs. Southern Miss on 10/3
• Caught one pass for 55 yards and a touchdown vs. SMU on 9/19
• Caught three passes for 41 yards in the season-opening win vs. HBU on 9/5

2019:
• Caught 18 passes for 240 yards an average of 26.7 yards per game and two touchdowns in nine appearances while making one start
• Caught two passes for 26 yards vs. UAB on 11/30
• Caught two passes for 27 yards at Rice on 11/23
• Caught three passes for 24 yards at Louisiana Tech on 11/9
• Caught two passes for 53 yards and a career high two touchdowns, the first of his collegiate career, in the win vs. UTEP on 11/2
• Caught one pass for eight yards at Charlotte on 10/26
• Caught three passes for 40 yards in the win vs. Middle Tennessee on 10/19
• Caught two passes for a career-high 29 yards at Southern Miss on 10/12
• Caught two passes for 21 yards vs. Houston on 9/28
• Made his collegiate debut and first collegiate reception for 13 yards in the win vs. UTSA on 9/21

High School:
• Rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN, 247Sports and 247Sports Composite.
• Rated a 2-star recruit by Rivals.
• Ranked the No. 110 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 118 recruit in Texas by ESPN.
• Ranked the No. 248 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 297 recruit in Texas by 247Sports Composite.
• Ranked the No. 237 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 248 recruit in Texas by 247Sports.
• As a senior, had 50 receptions for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns and 21 rushes for 215 yards and two touchdowns.
• Recorded at 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 31-inch vertical leap, 245-pound bench press according to HUDL.
• Received offers from Air Force, Cornell, Northwestern, Southern Miss, Lamar, Louisiana-Monroe, Tulsa, Tulane, Sam Houston State and Texas State.
• Twitter account: @SimpsonDeonte