Mississippi State DL Jeffery Simmons Declares For NFL Draft, Announces Bowl Game Plan

Mississippi State defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons announced this week that he will forgo his senior season to enter the 2019 NFL Draft and will play in the Outback Bowl against Iowa on Jan. 1 in Tampa.

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For the past three years at Mississippi State, I have poured my heart into everything I did on the field, in the classroom and in the community. This place taught me to never give up, and it instilled a desire and a work ethic to reach my ultimate goal. I intend to complete my degree. I have so much passion for this game, and I am ready to take the next step as I declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

I have always been a man of my word, and I always finish what I start. Therefore, on New Year's Day, I will wear the Maroon and White one last time with my brothers and play in the Outback Bowl in Tampa.

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Simmons is expected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.