17Brian Simms III
DOG · RS JR
4-JR
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DOG1Starter4-JR
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Bio
Brian Simms III is a 6'3", 240-pound middle linebacker for Cincinnati wearing No. 17. A Baltimore native who attended St. Frances Academy, Simms was a consensus three-star recruit rated among the top 15 defensive linemen in Maryland. He appeared in two games as a true freshman in 2023. In 2024, Simms played in all 12 games with one start, recording 17 tackles, one QB hurry, and 0.5 tackles for loss. During the 2025 season, he played in 12 of 13 games with 34 total tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, and one QB hurry while earning starts against Utah and Navy. From St. Frances Academy · Baltimore, MD.
Brian Simms III started 2 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 12.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'3"Weight240 lbHometownBaltimore, MDHigh schoolSt. Frances AcademyRecruiting3 · No. 938 national · 2023 classConferenceBig 12
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
2
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
ST. FRANCES ACADEMYBaltimore, MD
CINCINNATI2023 — present