It appears that Andre Simmons has finally overcome eligibility issues and will join the Colorado football team.
According to a Monday report on the Boulder Daily Camera’s website, the 6-foot-3, 210-pound wide receiver from Independence (Kan.) Community College has been cleared by CU and can enroll in classes.
CU spokesman David Plati said the athletic department would not confirm the report but said an announcement could come as early as today. Players were off on Monday, the first day of classes. Practices resume today.
“Until he is approved and full go, we cannot say anything,” Plati said Monday. “Hopefully, (an announcement) will be sooner than later.”
Coach Dan Hawkins said Saturday he was hopeful Simmons would join the Buffaloes soon.
Simmons caught 91 passes in two seasons of junior college football and is expected to make an immediate impact at CU at a position of need. Simmons was ranked among the Buffs’ top signees in their February recruiting class, earning four stars from .
Tom Kensler, The Denver Post
