Ben Sims
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | May 16, 2000 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Clark (San Antonio, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | Baylor (2018–2022) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2023: undrafted | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2025 | |||||||||
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Ben Sims (born May 16, 2000) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football for the Baylor Bears.
Early life
[edit]Sims was born on May 16, 2000.[1] He attended Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas and was ranked a three-star recruit after totaling 24 catches for 444 yards and seven touchdowns while playing tight end as a senior.[2] ESPN ranked him the 28th-best tight end nationally and Sims committed to play college football for the Baylor Bears over several other offers, including from Auburn, Arizona State and Texas Tech.[2]
College career
[edit]Sims played five seasons for Baylor and was one of the most productive tight ends for the Bears in their history.[3][4][5] As a true freshman in 2018, he redshirted while playing three games, and the following year, he made an appearance in eight games.[4][6] In 2020, Sims became a starter for Baylor and posted 14 receptions for 164 yards and a team-high (tied) three touchdowns.[6] When he scored for the first time, it was the first touchdown by a player at his position for the team since 2017.[7]
In 2021, Sims had 31 catches for 361 yards and nine touchdowns; his nine scores were the most for a tight end in Baylor history.[8][9] He was named honorable mention all-conference for his performance.[8] He returned for a final season in 2022 and tallied 31 receptions for 255 yards, being named honorable mention all-conference and second-team All-Texas.[10] He finished his collegiate career as Baylor's all-time leader in touchdowns by a tight end (12), additionally having the second-most receptions (78) and the fourth-most yards (785).[11] He was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl after his final year and scored a touchdown in the game.[12]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+5⁄8 in (1.95 m) | 250 lb (113 kg) | 33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 6 ft 8+1⁄8 in (2.04 m) | 4.59 s | 1.56 s | 2.68 s | 4.41 s | 7.46 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) | 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) | 15 reps |
| All values from Baylor's Pro Day[13] | ||||||||||||
Minnesota Vikings
[edit]After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Sims was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[14] In preseason, he caught three passes for 53 yards with a long of 33.[8] He was waived at the final roster cuts, on August 29, 2023.[15]
Green Bay Packers
[edit]On August 31, 2023, Sims was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[16][8] Sims is one of the three new additions Tight ends alongside Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave. Sims scored his first touchdown, receiving a pass from Jordan Love, during a Week 13 home win over the Kansas City Chiefs, which he celebrated with a Lambeau Leap.[17]
On October 25, 2025, Sims was waived by the Packers.[18]
Minnesota Vikings (second stint)
[edit]On October 27, 2025, Sims was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Vikings.[19]
Miami Dolphins
[edit]On March 16, 2026, Sims signed with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year contract.[20] He was waived/injured on August 31.[21]
NFL career statistics
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Y/R | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2023 | GB | 17 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | GB | 17 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | GB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MIN | 8 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career | 45 | 8 | 11 | 93 | 8.5 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Source: pro-football-reference.com | ||||||||||
Postseason
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Y/R | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2023 | GB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Source: pro-football-reference.com | ||||||||||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Ben Sims Biography". ESPN. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- 1 2 "Ben Sims". Waco Tribune-Herald. December 21, 2017. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Huber, Bill (September 1, 2023). "Sims Went From Vikings' Practice Squad Meeting to Packers". Sports Illustrated.
- 1 2 "Ben Sims". Baylor Bears.
- ↑ Cherry, Brice; Werner, John (November 1, 2020). "Sims finding place in BU offense". Waco Tribune-Herald. p. 31 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - 1 2 Werner, John (October 1, 2021). "Sims proving tight ends still valuable". Waco Tribune-Herald. p. B1, B10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Werner, John (October 23, 2020). "The tight end show". Waco Tribune-Herald. p. 9, 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 Huber, Bill (August 30, 2023). "Packers Add Tight End, Safety Off Waivers". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ Martinez, Justin (August 27, 2022). "Who is the top tight end in the Big 12? Ben Sims, Jahleel Billingsley make a strong case". The Oklahoman.
- ↑ Sanchez, Noel (April 10, 2023). "Chargers News: LA Met With A Pair of Potential Draft Picks". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ Huber, Bill (April 15, 2023). "Packers Host Record-Setting Tight End on Predraft Visit". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ Ragatz, Will (May 5, 2023). "Vikings UDFA Profile: Baylor TE Ben Sims". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ "Ben Sims – TE – Baylor – 2023 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com.
- ↑ "Vikings Agree to Terms with 15 Undrafted Free Agents". Minnesota Vikings. April 29, 2023.
- ↑ Peters, Craig (August 29, 2023). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2023". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ↑ "Packers claim S Zayne Anderson, TE Ben Sims off waivers". Packers.com. August 31, 2023.
- ↑ "Kansas City Chiefs vs. Green Bay Packers: 2023 Week 13 Game Highlights". NFL. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Packers activate WR Christian Watson off PUP". Packers.com. October 25, 2025.
- ↑ Peters, Craig. "Vikings Place Carson Wentz on Injured Reserve, Claim Tight End Ben Sims". vikings.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Dolphins sign Sims". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Yahoo Sports
- Miami Dolphins bio
- Baylor Bears bio