Coye Simmons Biography: Awards, Girlfriend, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Coye Simmons is an American reality television personality and former collegiate basketball player who rose to prominence as a bombshell contestant on Love Island USA Season 6, where his towering presence and strategic gameplay earned him a place in viewers’ hearts.

Before stepping into the villa, he built a solid athletic résumé at Georgia Southern University, playing forward on scholarship and later showcasing his talents professionally in Germany.

Profile

• Full name: Coye Corjuan Simmons
• Date of birth: June 30, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
• State of origin: North Carolina
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Reality television personality; former collegiate and professional basketball player; school district unit director
• Height: 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
• Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
• Eye color: N/A
• Hair color: N/A
• Parents: Mother: Charlene “Shocky Shay” Simmons; father: N/A
• Siblings: Chris Simmons, Ajah Simmons, Corey Simmons, Jada Simmons
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: N/A
• Net worth: $200,000

Early Life and Education

Coye Simmons is now 30 years old and was born on June 30, 1995, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he grew up alongside four siblings under the care of his mother, former rapper Charlene “Shocky Shay” Simmons.

He attended Winston-Salem Prep, earning all-state honors and leading his team to three state championships before enrolling at Georgia Southern University in 2014 on a basketball scholarship.

There, he majored in Logistics and contributed significantly to the Eagles over four seasons, finishing with 467 career rebounds and earning a spot on the 2014–15 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll.

Personal Life

Coye maintains a private personal life. He has not publicly disclosed any romantic relationships, marriage, or children following his summer 2024 appearance on Love Island USA.

He remains close to his family, often crediting his mother’s support for his success on and off the court, and enjoys outdoor pursuits such as hiking during his downtime.

Career

Following his collegiate career at Georgia Southern (2014–18), where he started 35 games and averaged 3.8 rebounds per contest, Coye played professionally in Germany before returning stateside to serve as a school district unit director in Winston-Salem.

His foray into reality television in June 2024 on Love Island USA Season 6 broadened his platform, leading to collaborations with fitness and lifestyle brands and expanding his influence across social media.

Awards

• 2014–15 Sun Belt Academic Honor Roll

Net worth

Coye Simmons’s net worth is estimated at $200,000, primarily accumulated through athletic scholarships, professional basketball contracts in Germany, and post-reality-TV brand endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @simmons__14
• TikTok: N/A

Filmography

• Love Island USA season 6