PatrickSimmons

• SEC Academic Honor Roll (2009, 2010)

Saw his first game action last season … Made the team in spring 2009, showing the ability to be a contributor … Has a strong leg and has made great progress during his time on the squad … Outstanding student, a chemistry major who is considering medical school after graduation.

2010 (Sophomore): Played in two games … Nailed extra point kicks vs. Western Kentucky and Akron … Also kicked off once vs. WKU.

2009 (Redshirt Freshman): Continued to practice with the team.

2008 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Two-year letterman and starter at kicker for LaGrange High School … As a senior, made four of five field goals with a long of 42 yards … Connected on 100 percent of his point after touchdown attempts, making all 39 … As a junior, made 37 of 42 PATs and connected on nine of 10 field goal attempts … Named best special teams player of the year in his final two seasons … Coached by Steve Pardue … Four-year letterman on the soccer team.

Personal: Born in LaGrange, Ga. … Son of Sandy and Debbie Simmons … Major is chemistry.

Community Cats: Participated in Read Across America (2010).