70  Will Simmons
	Class: Junior Hometown: Ahoskie High School: Hertford County Height / Weight: 6-5 / 336 Position: Offensive Line Experience: 2L

Career Statistics

Counted on to take ownership of the top right guard position as a sophomore ... Opening a promising career that coaches feel will result in possible honors candidacy ... Experienced limited action on the line as a redshirt freshman behind senior All-Conference USA choice D.J. Scott, but did contribute significantly on special teams units ... Coaches note level of physicality, work ethic and distinct tenacity as notable difference makers ... Has taken full advantage of ECU's strength program by adding over 20 pounds since arrival in program.

2011 Game-by-Game Statistics

2010 Game-by-Game Statistics
2010: Experienced action in four games during initial season on the active roster ... Appeared against Memphis, Marshall, Rice and SMU ... Made collegiate debut along the offensive line in the fourth quarter against the Tigers ... Entered as a reserve lineman versus the Thundering Herd ... Served on the special teams units versus the Owls and Mustangs ... Blocked for Michael Barbour's record-breaking 56 PAT and 104-point season ... Part of an offensive line that provided pass protection for Pirate quarterbacks to set new standards in attempts (632), completions (408), completion percentage (64.6), yards (4,143), yards per game (318.7) and touchdowns (39) ... Opened holes for the off ense to score a school-record 60 offensive touchdowns, surpassing the 2007 team's 50 offensive TDs ... Helped the offense to program bests with 478 overall points, 346 points in C-USA games and 36.8 points per contest.

2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program and spent time on the scout team ... Officially signed with the Pirates in February, 2009.

High School: A four-year starter and letterman for coach Diego Hasty at Hertford County High School ... Served as team captain during junior and senior seasons and received Captain's Award in 2008 ... Earned all-conference and all-state honors as a junior and senior ... Selected as program and conference's offensive lineman-of-the-year in 2007 ... Chosen to represent North Carolina in the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game ... Picked up additional letters as a thrower (shot put, discus) on track team and was chosen as the most outstanding athlete as a sophomore ... Helped squad to conference championship during 2006-07 season ... Member of HCHS's Honor Roll for work in the classroom.

Personal: Full name is William Michael Simmons, but is referred to as Will ... Born January 31, 1991 at Ahoskie, N.C. ... Son of Thomas and Lorrie Simmons ... A communications major ... Reportedly lost a total of approximately 100 pounds from frame during his high school career ... Lists parents as people who have had the most influence on career.