No. 1 Recruit Commits to Texas Longhorns Women’s Football, Chooses Longhorns Over Alabama, LSU, and Ohio State; States Two Key Reasons for Her Decision….Read More…..

In a massive win for the University of Texas, Jada Simmons — the No. 1 ranked high school women’s football player in the nation — has officially committed to the Texas Longhorns. The highly anticipated decision came during a nationally televised commitment ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, where Simmons shocked many by choosing Texas over elite programs like Alabama, LSU, and Ohio State.

Simmons, a five-star quarterback and widely regarded as a generational talent, has dominated the high school football landscape over the last three years. With a powerful arm, elite mobility, and unmatched field vision, Simmons was at the center of a fierce recruiting battle that stretched coast to coast. Her decision is expected to have ripple effects across the college football landscape.

“I’m proud to announce that I’ll be continuing my journey at the University of Texas,” Simmons said, smiling as she put on a burnt orange Longhorns cap. “Hook ‘Em!”

Though she declined to go into detail during the announcement, Simmons mentioned that two key reasons ultimately drove her decision to commit to Texas. Insiders say her strong connection with head coach Veronica Barnes and the university’s bold commitment to growing women’s football played a major role.

“This program isn’t just talking about the future—they’re building it,” Simmons said in a post-ceremony interview. “And I want to be part of that.”

Her commitment marks a watershed moment for Texas, which has been investing heavily in its women’s football program. Since the launch of the NCAA’s first full women’s tackle football initiative, the Longhorns have positioned themselves as early leaders, and Simmons’s decision adds rocket fuel to that momentum.

“This is absolutely huge,” said ESPN’s Jordan Hayes. “Jada Simmons is a once-in-a-decade type of player. She could have gone anywhere — Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, even USC. But she picked Texas. That says everything about where this program is headed.”

Simmons has racked up accolades throughout her high school career, including back-to-back national player of the year honors and three consecutive state championships. Her game-changing abilities and leadership qualities have drawn comparisons to football icons, male or female.

On social media, Texas coaches and fans erupted with excitement. Head coach Veronica Barnes posted, “We got her. Let’s build something legendary. Welcome to the family, Jada! #HookEm 🤘🏾🔥”

Simmons is expected to enroll early and begin workouts with the Longhorns in January. Many believe she could start as a freshman and become the face of the program almost instantly.

With Jada Simmons now officially in burnt orange, the message is clear: Texas isn’t just part of the women’s football revolution — it’s leading it.