Tyree Simmons Class: Sophomore Hometown: Gardena, Calif. High School: Gardena Height / Weight: 5-11 / 170 Position: DB Experience: HS

High School:

• Rated a two-star prospect by Scout.com and Rivals.com.
• Earned three varsity letters at Gardena (Calif.) High School.
• A three-year captain for the Panthers football squad.
• As a senior was a threat on the ground and through the air...rushed for 1,488 yards and 20 TDs, and hauled in 26 receptions for 475 yards and 4 TDs.
• In a 55-14 thrashing of Hawthorne, tied a school record scoring six touchdowns on just 11 carries. Finished the night with 137 yards rushing and 26 yards receiving.
• Defensively, racked up 61 tackles (41 solo), 18 pass breakups, six tackles for loss, three interceptions and a sack.
• His senior season statistics earned him first-team All-Marine League honors on both offense and defense.
• Earned Panthers Most Valuable Player award after the season.
• An honor roll student who received the Make a Difference Award from Gardena principal Dr. Russell Thompson.
• Head football coach was Deon Toliver.
• Also participated in basketball and track and field at Gardena High School.

Personal: Given name is Tyree Simmons...born on May 18, 1995 in Lynwood, Calif. ...mother is Jubula Sanford...has five siblings, three younger brothers and two younger sisters...cousin, Aaron Hester, played football at UCLA and was selected to play in the East-West Shrine Game...undecided on a major at CSU...Hometown: Gardena, Calif.