Kavon Simmons stats, 2026
Duke (7–2, ACC). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Nov 7, 2026.
Kavon Simmons is a wide receiver for Duke (7–2). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 371st in receiving TDs (1), 429th in yards per catch (12.1), 603rd in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2), in 6 games. This week: Duke at Miami.
Bio
Who is Kavon Simmons?
- Position
- Wide receiver
- Class
- Freshman
- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 190 pounds
- Number
- No. 7
- Hometown
- Wake Forest, NC
From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.
The season
Kavon Simmons's receiving stats
He's 371st of 605 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1) and 429th of 771 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (12.1).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving yards | 97 | 691st of 776 |
| Catches | 8 | 725th of 776 |
| Yards per catch | 12.1 | 429th of 771 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 | 371st of 605 |
The season
Kavon Simmons's receiving efficiency and big plays
He's 603rd of 749 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (2).
| Stat | Season | National rank |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive catches (16+ yards) | 2 | 603rd of 749 |
Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.
Charts
How does Kavon Simmons compare, in charts?
Teammates
How does Kavon Simmons compare with his Duke teammates?
Simmons has 97 of Duke's 2,127 receiving yards (5%) and 1 receiving touchdowns. The leader is Jonah Burton, with 351.
Duke's pass catchers
Duke's pass catchers by catches and receiving yards. Shares are of the team's total (2,127 receiving yards). Hover or tap a logo for the player.
| Player | Catches | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Burton | 26 | 351 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Hasley | 28 | 321 | 1 |
| Nate Sheppard | 32 | 306 | 4 |
| Jaivon Solomon | 16 | 278 | 2 |
| Jared Richardson | 19 | 234 | 2 |
| Jayden Moore | 9 | 127 | 1 |
| Kavon Simmons | 8 | 97 | 1 |
| CJ Campbell | 6 | 38 | 0 |
Where the data comes from: play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com (the public cfbfastR files), games through Nov 7, 2026.
Career
Kavon Simmons's career stats
| Season | Team | Catches | Rec yds | Yds/catch | Rec TD | Rush yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Duke | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 1 | 16 |
Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Nov 7, 2026.
Advanced
Kavon Simmons's advanced stats by season
| Season | Team | Explosive catches |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Duke | 25.0% |
EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.
Game log
Kavon Simmons's game log, 2026
| Week | Opponent | Result | Receiving yards | Catches | Receiving TDs | Explosive catches (16+ yards) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Tulane | W 17–3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | at Illinois | W 31–27 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | vs. Stanford | W 35–7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | vs. William & Mary | W 62–7 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | vs. North Carolina | L 20–24 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | vs. Boston College | W 47–2 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
FAQ
Questions about Kavon Simmons
What position does Kavon Simmons play?
Kavon Simmons plays wide receiver for Duke. Duke is 7–2 this season.
Where is Kavon Simmons from, and what year is he?
Kavon Simmons is a freshman wide receiver for Duke, listed at 6-1 and 190 pounds, from Wake Forest, NC.
How tall is Kavon Simmons, and how much does he weigh?
Kavon Simmons is listed at 6-1 and 190 pounds on Duke's 2026 roster.
What year is Kavon Simmons?
Kavon Simmons is a freshman.
Who does Kavon Simmons play for?
Duke (7–2, ACC), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 7.
Is Kavon Simmons injured?
Duke's latest report lists Kavon Simmons as last game: out.
How did Kavon Simmons play in his last game?
Week 9 vs. Boston College: 26 receiving yards, 3 catches. Duke won 47–2.
What are Kavon Simmons's stats this season?
97 receiving yards, 8 catches, 12.1 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Nov 7, 2026.
How does Kavon Simmons rank nationally?
Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 371st of 605 in receiving TDs, 429th of 771 in yards per catch, 603rd of 749 in explosive catches (16+ yards).
When does Kavon Simmons play next?
Duke visits Miami Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM ET on ABC. The numbers' pick: Miami.