Texas DE Colin Simmons on Why He Chose Texas & His Relationship with Micah Parsons | 3rd & Longhorn

Alex Okafor, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas defensive end, Colin Simmons. They discuss why he chose Texas as a 5-star recruit, playing in one of the country's most competitive high school football districts, what went into his decision to enroll early, and his relationship with Micah Parsons. 3rd & Longhorn is a weekly in-depth Texas Longhorn Football show providing analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football Players: Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective Founder Nick Shuley. 3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football with a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 acres. Derrick Johnson:   / superdj56   Alex Okafor:   / alexokafor   Jeremy Hills:   / jhills5   Fozzy Whittaker:   / fozzywhitt   Rod Babers:   / rodbabers   Nick Shuley:   / nickshuley   0:00 - Introduction to Colin Simmons on Third and Longhorn 0:10 - Welcome and Introduction of Colin Simmons 0:24 - Colin Simmons Discusses His First Weeks at Texas 0:35 - Why Colin Simmons Chose Texas 0:41 - The Importance of Family and Home in Choosing Texas 1:11 - Texas vs. Other Programs: What Made UT Special 1:38 - The Impact of UT's Family Atmosphere 2:16 - Recruiting Challenges: Getting Others to Consider Texas 2:28 - Why Some Recruits Overlook Texas 3:11 - Highlights from Colin Simmons' Official Visit to Texas 3:37 - Favorite Moments from the Visit 4:09 - Colin Simmons Reflects on His State Title Rings 4:45 - Playing in the Tough District of Doom 5:05 - The Impact of a Competitive District on Player Development 6:01 - Comparing Texas High School Football to Other Areas 6:40 - Reactions to the New Defensive Line Coach at Texas 6:58 - Importance of Player Development Beyond Coaching 7:23 - Training Outside the University: Where Colin Simmons Works Out 8:04 - Insights into Texas' Defensive Line Room 8:28 - The Value of Mentors and Leadership in the Defensive Line 8:53 - The Decision to Enroll Early at Texas 9:05 - Missing High School Experiences for College Preparation 9:42 - Comparing Defensive End Roles: What Colin Simmons Brings 10:09 - Colin Simmons’ Favorite Pass Rush Moves 11:19 - Preview of Colin Simmons' Pass Rush Moves 12:25 - Strength and Conditioning Workouts at Texas 13:06 - Experiences with Winter Workouts 13:36 - Expectations for Summer Workouts 15:06 - Freshman Class Contributions: Who to Watch 15:50 - Teammates Helping Colin Simmons Adjust 16:41 - Team Leadership and Top Players 17:38 - Adjusting to Different Workout Groups 18:09 - Involvement with Charitable Organizations 18:15 - Colin Simmons’ Work with For Oak Cliff 19:10 - Importance of Community Engagement 20:24 - Student-Athlete’s Role in Charity Work 20:38 - Colin Simmons’ Approach to Studying the Game 20:44 - Influence of Current Players and Models 21:04 - Colin Simmons’ Unique Perspective on Watching Football 21:29 - Preferences for Watching College vs. NFL Football 22:05 - Colin Simmons Discusses Relationship with Micah Parsons 22:16 - Advice from Micah Parsons and Its Impact 22:38 - Comparisons to Von Miller and Other Pass Rushers 23:02 - Micah Parsons’ Candid Style and Its Effect 23:20 - Advice from Von Miller on Pass Rushing and NFL Preparation 23:49 - Transition from High School to SEC: Focus on Run Stopping 24:03 - Balancing Pass Rushing and Run Stopping Skills 24:21 - Colin Simmons’ Physical Transformation and Training 25:00 - Weight Gain and Dietary Adjustments 25:23 - Insights into Colin Simmons’ Conditioning and Workouts 26:00 - The Role of Summer Workouts in Player Development 26:18 - Relationship with Little Brother Clayton 26:29 - How Clayton Influences Colin Simmons’ Perspective 27:01 - The Role of Football in Colin Simmons’ Life 27:28 - The Impact of Clayton on Colin Simmons’ Career Choices 28:29 - Insights into Colin Simmons’ Relationship with His Brother 28:55 - Viewing People Differently Through Personal Experience 29:00 - How Clayton Shapes Colin Simmons’ Attitude 30:03 - Importance of Family and Support 30:27 - How Clayton’s Struggles Impact Colin’s Patience and Maturity 31:03 - Colin Simmons’ Activities Outside Football 31:10 - Managing a Busy Schedule and Prioritizing Tasks 31:34 - Colin’s Involvement in Various Activities 32:10 - Preferences for Relaxing and Personal Interests 32:31 - Colin Simmons’ Favorite TV Shows and Hobbies 33:02 - Interest in Anime and Favorite Series 33:45 - Explanation of Popular Anime Shows 34:10 - Colin Simmons’ Unique Interests and Preferences 34:17 - Closing Remarks and Future Plans for Interviews 34:24 - Invitation to Return for Future Updates 34:31 - Conclusion and Appreciation