Donta Simpson
High School: Three-star defensive line prospect by every major scouting service…Rated No. 33 defensive lineman in nation by Rivals…Ranked No. 47 defensive lineman by On3…Checked in as No. 59 defensive lineman by 247Sports…Selected to Sun Sentinel‘s All-Broward 4A-1A First Team, helping Lions win 13 straight games and state championship; had 60 tackles, 25 for loss, and 15 sacks despite battling injury…Burst onto scene with impressive junior season, finishing with 43 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks…Selected to Miami Herald’s All-Broward Second Team after impressive junior year where he helped lead team to state championship…Picked Miami over offers from Maryland, Minnesota, NC State and West Virginia, among others.
- TransferredPortal · 1/27/26, 4:29 PMDonta Simpson (DT) officially transferred from University of Miami (Florida) to University of Missouri, Columbia
- EnteredPortal · 1/3/26, 7:53 PMDonta Simpson (DT) officially entered the transfer portal · from University of Miami (Florida)
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Missouri, Columbia | 3 | 0 | 35 | -- | 5 | 4 | 2.5 | 10 | 1.5 |
| 2025 |  University of Miami (Florida) | 8 | 0 | -- | -- | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Career | 11 | 0 | 35 | -- | 9 | 5 | 4.5 | 15 | 1.5 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026