James Simon

A first-year running back who has played in three games. FRESHMAN (2025) Made collegiate debut vs. UTEP (9/13), recording 17 carries for 67 yards (3.9 ypc) and catching one pass for eight yards ... produced 50 rushing yards on nine attempts (5.5 ypc) vs. Sam Houston (9/20) ... logged three carries for five yards against Oklahoma (10/11). HIGH SCHOOL A consensus four-star prospect per ESPN, On3, Rivals and 247Sports … rated as the No. 6 running back recruit nationally and No. 3 overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals … ranked as the No. 9 running back prospect in the nation and No. 9 overall recruit in Louisiana by 247 … tabbed No. 12 running back recruit in the country and No. 9 overall prospect in Louisiana by On3 … recorded 149 carries for 1,280 yards (8.6 ypc) and 16 touchdowns as a senior … logged six 100-yard rushing performances as a senior … added 21 receptions for 296 yards (14.1 ypc) and a touchdown as a senior … had 19 carries for 255 yards (13.4 ypc) and a touchdown in victory over Oak Grove (9/6) … ran 16 times for 109 yards (6.8 ypc) and two scores vs. FPHS … filed 142 rushing yards on nine attempts for a season-high four touchdowns in victory vs. DAWHS (9/27) … rushed five times for 120 yards (24 ypc) vs. Green Oaks (11/1) … produced 158 yards on the ground on 24 carries (6.6 ypc) and two touchdowns vs. De La Salle (11/22) … had 29 carries for 145 yards (5 ypc) and a score vs. CNIHS (12/6) … as a junior, amassed 1,600 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns, averaging 8.3 yards per carry, to help Calvary Baptist capture the Louisiana Division III Select State Championship with a 14-0 overall record … also reeled in 20 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns … as a sophomore, assembled 1,005 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns, averaging 7.3 yards per carry … also caught nine passes for 122 yards and three touchdowns … received varsity snaps as a freshman … ran 13 times for 158 yards and three touchdowns and added a reception for 10 yards. PERSONAL Father, John Simon, is the current head coach at Huntington High School (LA) and played football at Louisiana Tech and totaled more than 4,800 all-purpose yards during his college career … his brother, Jay Simon, is a wide receiver at Louisiana Tech.