Meet Kayla Simmons, volleyball star and OnlyFans favourite: she has modelled for Maxim Australia, tried out for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and is big on body positivity

Influencer Kayla Simmons, known as the world’s sexiest volleyball player, according to The Sun, sends her fans into a frenzy whenever she shows up in their Instagram feeds putting on a bold display, mostly in swimwear. So when her million-strong following on the platform saw her in a leg brace on a carousel of photos she posted, they rushed to the comments section with concerns.

So, what else do we know about Kayla Simmons?

What is Kayla Simmons’ background?

Kayla Simmons was raised in Gainesville, Florida, by parents Brian and Kiersten Simmons, per Herd Zone. She is 29 years old, according to the Famous Birthdays database. Her father had a successful collegiate baseball career at the University of Florida and her great-grandfather was a pitcher for the MLB team the Pittsburgh Pirates. A facility for sport clearly runs in the family.

How long did she play volleyball?

Simmons attended the P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School in her hometown and started playing volleyball at a young age. Per Herd Zone, she was appointed team captain in high school and held that position for three years, leading her outfit to several district title wins. Her performances led to her selection for the 2013 USA Volleyball Women’s Junior A1 Team. In her club team, she was once again captain, this time for seven years.

For her impressive track record as a student athlete, Simmons was awarded Wendy’s High School Heisman honours and AAU All-American honours. She continued playing at Marshall University, West Virginia, where she was an NCAA athlete. She made the C-USA Commissioner’s Honour Roll and received the C-USA Academic Medal during her first and second years, according to GiveMeSport.