On The Trail

          UA jersey tour: Jahvoni Simmons

          Jahvoni Simmons has been committed to Virginia since August, so he hasn’t had a chance to be in the spotlight for a few months. That changed on Tuesday though, when Simmons was presented with his Under Armour All-American jersey.

          The No. 160-ranked player in the country accepted the jersey at his school in front of his family and classmates and talked about how honored he was to receive this type of recognition.

          Since Simmons will be playing in the game, here is a look into who he is and how he got to this point.

          What one player are you looking forward to competing against?: I’m just looking forward to playing against the best competition around the country, just giving me the ultimate test of where I am as a football player.

          If you could start a team with any other player in your class who would it be?: Iman Marshall. He’s definitely a technician defensive back. Me and him could probably kick it off on the same page.

          What was your earliest football memory?: I’ve been playing pretty much my whole life. It would have to be in the regional championship I rushed for about 300 yards and four touchdowns. That was in 2008 or 2009. I was playing junior pee-wee so I was about 11 or 12. I played running back and nose guard and linebacker.

          Which football player did you idolize or want to be like when you were a kid?: Ray Lewis. The passion he has for the game is phenomenal.

          If you could take on any pro player in their sport who would it be?: Michael Jordan. He’s the best at what he does, and to be the best you have to beat the best. I had my basketball days: I have a couple moves in my pocket.

          Why do you wear your number?: No. 22 is what I got stuck with my freshman year and just stuck it out through my senior year.

          What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?: That I can’t dance. I have no rhythm at all. Just dancing around the house with my mom they would just say 'Sit down Jahvoni, you can’t dance.'