38  Eric Simmons
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Atlanta, Ga. High School: Westlake Height / Weight: 6-0 / 189 Position: Cornerback Experience: RS

Has practiced at both safety and cornerback ... Hopes to earn playing time after a redshirt season ... Has added approximately 10 pounds since signing with UK ... Has very good speed.

2010 (Freshman): Redshirt season.

High School: Versatile defensive back has the size to play safety and the speed and athleticism to play cornerback ... Has been timed as fast as 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash and has a 36-inch vertical jump ... Has good upside as he gains experience ... Only began playing football as a highschool junior ... Earned all-region honors as a senior ... Helped Westlake HS advance to the Class AAAAA state playoffs during his senior season ... Had two interceptions in his two years of action ... Coached by Gregory Minnis ... "Eric has lightning speed," Minnis said. "He's like a sponge, soaking it all in and improving every day. He's also a great kid with a great personality." ... Also played for the basketball team.

Personal: Born in Atlanta ... Son of Barnard Simmons and Synethia Simmons ... Eric's brother, Byron, played football at Gordon College ... Considering a major in accounting.