Utah Tech University Athletics

Before Utah Tech: Originally signed at Montana, where he redshirted during the 2024 season … Prepped at both Basha High School and the United States Naval Prep Academy … was a three-year varsity player at BHS and was rated as a three-star prospect by both On3 and 247Sports … racked up 112 career tackles (26 solo), including 50 stops during his senior campaign … tallied 13.5 TFLs and 8.0 sacks at defensive end … also lettered in wrestling and track & field … graduated with a 3.70 GPA. 

More on Tyson: Born in Denver, Colorado … parents are Shantian and Elizabeth Simmons … father Steve played college football and coached at UMass … also recruited by Montana, Northern Arizona, Air Force, Nevada, Arizona State and Colgate … favorite team is the Buffalo Bills … favorite player is Josh Allen … favorite band is Beach House … favorite food is bread pudding … plans to major in biology. 

Why Tyson chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech because I received a scholarship and I liked the area.”