Before Bethune-Cookman

Attended East Carolina for his freshman year
Did not see action in any games in order to retain his eligibility

High School

A four-year starter as a dual-threat quarterback for Oakleaf from 2017 to 2020
Accounted for 2,274 total yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior while leading the Knights to a 7-4 record and second-round playoff appearance under coach Frank Garis
Completed 128-of-235 passes for 1,747 yards and 20 touchdowns
Had a long completion of 71 yards vs. Camden County
Tossed three TDs in a game on three occasions (Fleming Island, Mandarin, Clay) and surpassed 200 yards three times (20-of-33 for 316 vs. Lowndes, 13-of-20 for 251 vs. Clay and 13-of-30 for 238 vs. Camden County)
Rushed for 527 yards on 108 carries (4.9 ypr) with eight scores
Top ground outing was a regular season matchup vs. Bartram Trail (17-156, 2 TD, long of 80), while another notable effort came against the same opponent in a postseason clash (13-75)
Eclipsed 50-plus rushing yards in five contests
Charged with just two fumbles all season
Had key role in the Knights' 7-3 campaign in 2019 as a junior
Produced a pair of 200-yard passing performances – 15-of-23 for 291 yards with four TD vs. Orange Park and 9-of-12 for 215 yards and a TD vs. Nease
Rushing efforts of note was a four-carry, 117-yard, one-score outing against Gainesville and a 151-yard (20 attempts) night vs. Sandalwood
Accounted for 300 of OHS's 396 total yards during a 34-20 victory over Clay
Passed for 2,187 yards (141-of-287) and 18 TDs, while adding 210 rushing yards (75 carries) and four ground scores during sophomore campaign in 2019
Authored five 200-plus-yard passing outings and surpassed the 300-yard milestone twice – 15-of-31 for 318 yards and four TDs vs. Vanguard, 16-of-30 for 302 yards vs. Bartram Trail
Picked up 74 rushing yards on eight attempts in the playoff opener vs. Lincoln to headline top ground effort
Began prep career as a starter for coach Steve Reynolds, completing 87-of-197 passes for 1,108 yards and five touchdowns in 2017
Was 10-of-25 for 146 yards and a TD in prep debut vs. Camden County and followed with five other triple-digit aerial performances, which included a season-best 224-yard effort vs. Vanguard
A consensus three-star prospect (247Sports.com, Rivals.com, ESPN.com)
Rated No. 18 among all dual-threat quarterbacks nationally per ESPN.com (33rd by 247Sports.com)

Personal

Born on June 16, 2005
Grandfather, Walter Simmons Sr., played as a defensive end at Edward Waters
His father, Walter Simmons Jr., suited up as a defensive tackle for Bethune-Cookman
Made the transition to quarterback at the age of 11, after beginning his youth career as a defensive end and linebacker
Intended major is Information Technology

Walter Simmons III