#90
Cory Simon
Returning to James Madison for 2026
Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. → American Heritage Plantation
via jmusports.com ↗Cory Simon
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
—
NFL
NFL Draft
—
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Billy Napier
How he plays
2026 Outlook
James Madison
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Edge · James Madison
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +6 net (37 in / 31 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
James Madison · Last season: 12-2 (AP #19) · Talent rank #127 · 2026 recruiting class #80
Background
High School: Rated a three-star prospect by 247 Sports, ESPN, and On3/Rivals Wrapped up high school career at American Heritage in Plantation, Fla. Totaled 63 tackles as senior (32 solo) with three sacks Chose JMU over offers from Minnesota and Pitt
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology