The former Alabama quarterback had a "severe case of gastritis" toward the end of this past season, and he lost a good chunk of weight while dealing with it.
The Crimson Tide will host Georgia State to open the 2028 season meaning either Ohio State, UT Martin or Oklahoma State will be dropped from the schedule.
The Crimson Tide held a 19-period practice during last year's spring event, and there were way more empty bleachers than occupied seats in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Crimson Tide tight end Josh Cuevas, nose tackle Tim Keenan III and Bandit defensive end LT Overton competed in the annual collegiate all-star game in Mobile, Alabama.
Even as a three-star recruit and summer enrollee, Simmons ended up playing in all 15 games for the Crimson Tide and earning Freshman All-SEC honors. He should have an even bigger role in 2026.