James Simon completed his spring tour of colleges in April. Now the four-star running back from Shreveport (La.) Calvary Baptist Academy is ready to make his commitment decision.
Simon, a 2025 recruit, shared Monday on social media that he intends to announce his verbal commitment on May 29. He will choose from five finalists: Texas, LSU, Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Alabama.
Simon visited all five of those schools this spring and has been to each of the campuses multiple times over the course of his recruitment.
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The Rivals FutureCast currently forecasts Simon to pick Texas with 75% of the predictions in favor of the Longhorns.
Simon rushed 192 times for 1,600 yards and 21 touchdowns in his junior season at Calvary Baptist. Rivals ranks Simon as the No. 21 overall running back in the 2025 class.
Simon recently discussed his top five contenders with Rivals national recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson. Simon will let everyone know soon which one of those contenders has reason to celebrate.
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