Marion’s Newest Transfer: QB Hunter Simmons
Overview If you don’t know who quarterback Hunter Simmons Hunter Simmons 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB Marion | 2021 IL is, go turn on the tape. This kid has an absolute cannon of an arm and has the ability…
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If you don’t know who quarterback Hunter Simmons Hunter Simmons 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB Marion | 2021 IL is, go turn on the tape. This kid has an absolute cannon of an arm and has the ability to improvise when things breakdown. His deep ball accuracy and touch are second to none in the state of Illinois. Simmons has overall good pocket presence and the ability to make tight throws on the run. He’s every bit of 6’4 and 215 pounds. This weekend at the LPI Showcase, the ball jumped out of his hand. He was throwing darts all day to wideouts and putting the football right where it needed to be. He needs to clean up his footwork a bit, but the raw arm talent he poses is simply hard to find. He spent last fall at Mt. Vernon High School and battled through a tough 0-9 season. Now, he’s transferred to Marion High School on a team loaded with talent. I think this kid is a no-brainer FBS prospect, and I still have yet to figure out why he hasn’t picked any offers up. If he plays like he did last season, I have to think someone will come in and scoop him up. We caught up with Hunter and talked a little bit about everything!
Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Hunter Simmons Hunter Simmons 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB Marion | 2021 IL ; I’m a 6’4 215lb QB. Most of my time is taken up by sports, but when I’m not busy, I like to sit down and play some video games. My friends and I will play 2k or Call of Duty for hours at a time.
What is your favorite part about football?
The rush of running out on the field on Friday night with your brothers. There is no other feeling like that in the world.
What are some of the strengths to your game?
I feel like one of my strengths is my strong arm.
What do you feel you need to improve on?
I need to improve on the mental aspect of football. I need to be able to process what the defense is giving me and make my reads faster.
How’d your junior season go?
As a team, we didn’t really have the success we were hoping for, but personally I had a pretty good year setting multiple school passing records.
What goals do you have for the upcoming season?
I want to lead my team to the playoffs and go as far as possible.
What schools are recruiting you?
I have been in contact with Indiana St, Eastern Illinois, Murray State, Quincy, Roosevelt, and Upper Iowa.
Have you picked up any offers?
I have an offer from Quincy and Roosevelt.
Post Covid-19, what schools do you plan to visit?
I plan on visiting all the schools I listed above.
What’s something people should know about you?
I play three sports, Football, Basketball, and Baseball.