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Mizzou quarterback Austin Simmons re-signs for 2027 with an NFL Draft option

The Daily Columbia teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you were wondering about next year's Tigers: Austin Simmons has re-signed with Mizzou for the 2027 season. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported it Friday, and KCTV says Mizzou announced it the same day. Thamel reports the contract still allows Simmons to explore the NFL Draft, and ABC17 says the deal reportedly has an out if he turns pro.

Simmons joined Mizzou as a transfer from Ole Miss, where he spent three years. Through eight games, he's fourth in the SEC in passing yards and touchdowns.

Simmons has 16 touchdown passes and 2 interceptions this season

1,952
passing yards through eight games
16
touchdown passes
2
interceptions
63.3%
of his passes completed

Sources: ABC17NEWS, KOMU 8, kctv5.com

  • PFF passing grade: 82.9, fourth in the SEC
  • Nationally: 24th among FBS quarterbacks with 200-plus attempts
  • Completions: 152 of 240 passes

5thMel Kiper's rank for Simmons among 2027 draft-eligible quarterbacks

ESPN's Kiper also has Simmons as the No. 12 overall player on his most recent big board.

Sources: KOMU 8, kctv5.com

Sources: ABC17NEWS, KOMU 8, kctv5.com

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