BREAKING:Auburn Tigers WorldStar Malcolm Simmons Stuns College Football World, Rejects Jaw-Dropping $15.5Million NIL Offer from LSU Tigers, Missouri Tigers to Remain with the Auburn Tigers: ‘In his words I Have No Plans Beyond Being an Auburn Tigers Championship… full Details
BREAKING: Auburn Tigers WorldStar Malcolm Simmons Stuns College Football World, Rejects Jaw-Dropping $15.5 Million NIL Offer from LSU Tigers, Missouri Tigers to Remain with the Auburn Tigers: ‘In His Words — I Have No Plans Beyond Being an Auburn Tigers Champion’
In a stunning move that has left fans, analysts, and rival programs in shock, Auburn Tigers wide receiver and college football phenomenon Malcolm Simmons has officially turned down a massive $15.5 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal reportedly offered by both LSU and Missouri. Instead, Simmons is staying put — recommitting to Auburn with a message that’s as powerful as it is rare in today’s NIL-driven landscape.
“I have no plans beyond being an Auburn Tigers champion,” Simmons told reporters during an emotional locker room interview earlier today. “This is home. We’re building something bigger than money here.”
The record-breaking offer from LSU, matched closely by Missouri, included endorsements, brand collaborations, and even equity in startup ventures. But according to sources close to Simmons, none of it could outweigh his loyalty to the Auburn program — the same program that believed in him before the stardom, the highlight reels, and the ESPN top plays.
At just 20 years old, Simmons has already become a household name. Last season, he led the SEC in receptions, yards, and touchdowns — and was widely expected to enter the transfer portal amid growing interest from powerhouse programs and big-money deals. Instead, he’s doubling down on his commitment to Auburn, vowing to bring the Tigers back to national championship contention.
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze called the decision “the most powerful recruiting message in college football this year.”
“Malcolm’s heart is in the game, and it’s in Auburn,” Freeze said. “We’re witnessing something rare — a young man who values legacy over luxury.”
Fans flooded social media with love and admiration. #StayWithSimmons trended nationally within hours, and Auburn’s ticket office reportedly saw a spike in season pass inquiries within minutes of the announcement.
In a sport rapidly evolving under the weight of money and branding, Malcolm Simmons’ decision is a reminder of something deeper: loyalty, heart, and the kind of leadership you can’t buy