Simms' Son Off To Tennessee

Chris Simms, son of former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms, said Tuesday night he will play football for Tennessee.

Simms, a left-handed quarterback from Ramapo (N.J.) High School, is regarded as one of the top prep players in the country.

He made the announcement on the Madison Square Garden Network Tuesday night, choosing the Volunteers over Texas and Penn State.

"I'm proud to be a Vol and it's a good place for me," Simms said. "I'm a big fan of coach (Phillip) Fulmer and I think it fits me right. I feel so relieved and finally I can get back to being a high schooler and enjoying myself."

Simms, a 6-foot-5, 218-pounder, threw for 7,055 yards and 63 touchdowns during his high school career. He threw for 18 touchdowns with only four interceptions in his senior season.

Simms is expected to redshirt his freshman season behind junior Tee Martin, who has led the Vols to a 12-0 record, the No. 1 ranking and a national championship matchup against Florida State in the Fiesta Bowl.

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