RUNNING BACK SPOTLIGHT
Player Name: Donte Simmons, Bristol Area
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180
40-Yard Dash: 4.5
Class of: 2015
GPA: 2.7
Position(s): RB/DB
Jersey Number: 24
Years with Varsity: 4
Other Sports: Track – 100M, 4×100 (District 1 Champs)
Starting experience: “Started the last 5 games as a freshman, rushing for over 1100 yards. The past two seasons he led his team to two district 1 titles and two state playoff berths.”
2013 Stats: He rushed for 1933 yards on 221 carries and 28 touchdowns, 1KO return for a touchdown and threw a touchdown.
2013 Highlights: Donte already eclipsed the Bristol Career Rushing Record previously held by Woodrow Vorters at 4,330. Donte has 4,610 yards and 59 rushing touchdowns entering his senior season.
Honors: All-State, 2x BAL MVP, All-area RB, helped repeat as district 1 Champs and entered the state playoffs two years in a row.
Coaches Q&A with Leo Plenski:
Q. What kind of leader is he?
A. Donte leads by example on the football field. He’s very quiet and will not hoot and holler, but he will definitely spark the other players when needed by making a big play.
Q. What are his strengths at running back?
A. His strengths are a multiple of styles rolled into one. He is a bruising back when needed, but will also stick his foot into the ground and put a move on the defender. He’s not afraid because of his size, he will lower his shoulder and hit you.
Q. What are his strengths as a defensive player?
A. When we allow him to play safety, we know that Donte will help stop the run inside the box. He’s not afraid of contact, which is a great thing, but also a weakness.
Q. Does he play special teams for you?
A. He returns kickoffs for us. He’s had 3 returns for touchdowns in the last two seasons and allows our offense to have good starting field position
Schools of Interest: Delaware, New Hampshire, Stony Brook and Temple
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