BREAKING: Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons Donates Entire $20 Million Bonus to Help the Homeless
In an unprecedented act of generosity, Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons has donated his full $20 million signing bonus and sponsorship earnings to organizations supporting the homeless. The move has stunned the college football world — and inspired fans across the country.
Simmons, one of the brightest stars in college football and a projected top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, made the announcement during a press conference Tuesday morning. The donation will go toward shelters, food programs, and veteran support services across Mississippi and the nation.
“Millions of people are facing hardship every day — families without shelter, kids going hungry, veterans lacking the help they need,” Simmons said emotionally. “I could easily be one of them.”
His words hit hard, especially in an era where name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals have brought record-breaking money to college athletes. Yet Simmons is proving that character still matters as much as talent.
The donation is expected to benefit over 50 nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Feeding America, and multiple regional shelters across the South. Simmons worked directly with his NIL sponsors to structure the donation plan and requested that all promotional campaigns focus on raising awareness for homelessness rather than promoting his athletic brand.
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin praised the move, calling it “the most selfless act” he’s witnessed in his coaching career.
In a sport often driven by stats and spotlight, Austin Simmons has just shown that true greatness is defined off the field. His legacy, now firmly rooted in both leadership and compassion, is one for the ages.
