Jake Simkins

Year:
Freshman
Hometown:
Butte, Mont.

Montana: Jake is a walk-on who will redshirt in 2012.

High School: He was a first team all-state selection at linebacker and offensive tackle his senior season at Butte Central High School...named defensive MVP following his senior season...earned 11 letters: four each in football and track and field, and three in basketball...football captain as a senior and "Last Man Award"...defensive MVP in hoops in 2011-12...high school football coach was Don Peoples Jr.

Personal: He is undecided on a major. His parents are Wendy and Randy Simkins of Butte. Birth date: June 6, 1994.