#45
Austin Simmons
Returning to Washington for 2026
R-Fr. · Albany, Ore. → West Albany HS
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Austin Simmons
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Washington
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Washington
Returning around him
- 42% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 7 Washington players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -9 net (14 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Washington · Last season: 9-4 (AP #24) · Talent rank #37 · 2026 recruiting class #13
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2930
Peaked at #2930 this season.
Background
AT WASHINGTON 2025: Enrolled at Washington in January, 2025, for the start of the winter academic quarter ... saw his first action of the season in the win over Purdue ... also played in the win at UCLA, and in the Huskies' L.A. Bowl win over Boise State ... redshirted the season. HIGH SCHOOL Pla...