Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons just inked a deal to return for the 2027 season, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. This isn’t just some casual re-up, though; even with Simmons locking in a deal for his final year of NCAA eligibility, this story is already getting wild.
The Gridiron Twist Nobody Saw Coming
Here’s where it gets interesting: On3’s Pete Nakos is reporting that Simmons could *still* enter the 2027 NFL Draft. What?! You heard that right. While this new contract certainly points to Simmons playing another season in Missouri, that little detail about the draft possibility means nothing is settled yet. It’s got everyone wondering what the true play here is.
13th Overall Pick to Cleveland? Maybe, Maybe Not.
So, why does this news matter so much? The B/R NFL Scouting Department’s latest 2027 mock draft already had Simmons pegged as the 13th overall pick, heading to the Cleveland Browns. Imagine that: a potential top-15 pick, already signing a deal to stay in college. Does Cleveland still have him on their radar? Are other teams now scrambling to figure out if he’s actually off the board for 2027? This move by Simmons just dropped a serious wrench into the whole 2027 NFL Draft conversation. We’re all gonna be watching to see how this high-stakes decision plays out.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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