Ole Miss turns reclassifying Gators QB Simmons

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterJun 17, 2023, 01:19 PM ET Close ESPN staff writer Signed up with ESPN in 2011

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Ole Miss continued to stock its quarterback room this offseason when quarterback Austin Simmons revealed he was turning his dedication from Florida to the Rebels.Simmons was the No. 77-ranked prospect in the 2025 class, but said Saturday that he’s reclassifying to the 2023 class to enroll at Ole Miss this summer.A 6-foot-2, 190-pound recruit out of Moore Sanctuary, Florida, Simmons had been dedicated to the Gators considering that April, however flipped and is now signing up with a freshly restored quarterback space. Coach Lane Kiffin included Oklahoma State quarterback transfer Spencer Sanders and LSU transfer Walker Howard to take on last season’s starter Jaxson Dart.Editor’s Picks The Rebels didn’t have the passing attack the personnel was expecting last season with Dart, who moved in

from USC and threw for 2,974 lawns with 20 goals and 11 interceptions. Backup Luke Altmyer threw for 125 lawns with 2 touchdowns and one interception and has because moved to Illinois.The Ole Miss personnel did not sign a high school quarterback in the 2023 class, and while it is uncommon to see a prospect reclassify back two classes, Simmons will have the ability to register this summer season and will have the ability to take on the other quarterbacks this fall.His decommitment from Florida clearly will impact the 2025 class, but the Gators will have time to fill that area. The coaches lost a commitment from Jaden Rashada in the 2023 class, but they still

have ESPN 300 quarterback D.J. Lagway dedicated in 2024. Lagway is the No. 14 recruit general and a first-class possibility in the 2024 cycle.