Miami freshman defensive lineman Donta Simpson was named to On3’s 2025 Preseason True Freshman All-American Team on Tuesday. On3 highlighted Simpson’s late-senior surge at Chaminade-Madonna and projected him among the nation’s most college-ready first-years.
"Last season saw Miami develop an underrated local prospect into a True Freshman All-American, in cornerback OJ Frederique. The Hurricanes could do the same this year with defensive lineman Donta Simpson. The South Florida native turned in a strong senior season at local powerhouse Chaminade-Madonna and could factor into Miami’s defensive line rotation this fall."Charles Power
Listed at 6-foot-3, the true freshman stayed home after starring at Chaminade-Madonna, where he helped deliver a state title run. As a senior, Simpson totaled 43 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, with three forced fumbles, two recoveries and a pick-six.
A season ago, cornerback O.J. Frederique earned True Freshman All-America recognition from On3 after allowing just 14 completions over 554 snaps, and he later landed on the Football Writers Association of America’s Freshman All-America team.
On3’s preseason list — compiled by Charles Power with Clark Brooks and Cody Bellaire — looks at true freshmen most likely to make immediate contributions nationally.
Offense
- QB — Bryce Underwood (Michigan)
- RB — Gideon Davidson (Clemson)
- WR — Jayvan Boggs (Florida State)
- WR — Dakorien Moore (Oregon)
- WR — Dallas Wilson (Florida)
- TE — Linkon Cure (Kansas State)
- OL — Michael Fasusi (Oklahoma)
- OL — Juan Gaston (Georgia)
- OL — John Mills (Washington)
- OL — David Sanders Jr. (Tennessee)
- OL — Isaac Sowells (NC State)
Defense
- EDGE — Marco Jones (Texas A&M)
- EDGE — Jayden Woods (Florida)
- DL — Elijah Griffin (Georgia)
- DL — Donta Simpson (Miami)
- LB — Bradley Gompers (Duke)
- LB — Riley Pettijohn (Ohio State)
- DB — Tae Harris (Georgia Tech)
- DB — Graceson Littleton (Texas)
- DB — DJ Pickett (LSU)
- DB — Demetres Samuel Jr. (Syracuse)
- DB — Devin Sanchez (Ohio State)