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King Simmons
No. 41
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1963-02-12) February 12, 1963 (age 63)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolKilleen (Killeen, Texas)
CollegeTexas Tech
NFL draft1986: 12th round, 319th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

King David Simmons (born February 12, 1963) is an American former professional football defensive back who played for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 12th round of the 1986 NFL draft.

Early life

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King David Simmons was born on February 12, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] He participated in high school football and track at Killeen High School in Killeen, Texas, with his final year being in 1981.[1][2][3]

College career

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Simmons accepted a track scholarship to Texas Tech University.[4][5] He was among the Southwest Conference leaders in the 4 × 400 metres relay during the spring 1982 track season.[4] He also participated in the 110 metres hurdles during his time at Texas Tech.[6] Simmons walked-on to the football team but did not play during the 1983 season.[7][5] In April 1984, it was reported that Simmons had earned the starting free safety position.[8][9] He was a two-year football letterman from 1984 to 1985.[1]

Professional career

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Simmons was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 12th round, with the 319th overall pick, of the 1986 NFL draft.[1] On August 26, 1986, he was placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, where he spent the entire 1986 season.[10][1] Simmons was released on September 1, 1987, after the third game of the 1987 preseason.[1]

On September 23, 1987, Simmons signed with the San Diego Chargers.[1] He played in all three strike games, starting one, for the Chargers and posted 1.5 sacks.[11] He was released on October 19.[1]

Simmons was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on May 2, 1988.[1] He was released on July 22, 1988, and thereafter started working for a marketing company in Austin, Texas.[1][3]

On October 12, 1988, it was reported that Simmons had been signed to the practice roster of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[12] He hit a deer on his way to the airport to go to Canada.[3] He was later promoted to the active roster and played in one game for the Tiger-Cats, posting three solo tackles.[1] Simmons was moved back to the practice roster, and later released on November 5, 1988.[13] He signed with Hamilton again on May 29, 1989.[1] He was released on June 30, 1989, after the first preseason game.[14]

Personal life

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Simmons was also an avid golfer.[3][15][16]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "King Simmons". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ "State Track Meet Results". Abilene Reporter-News. May 17, 1981. pp. 4C. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Dickins, Jeff (October 12, 1988). "New Cats back with old pals". The Hamilton Spectator. pp. F1, F2. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Track & Field". San Antonio Light. April 23, 1982. pp. 3B. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Grossi, Tony (April 30, 1986). "Browns select wide receiver". The Plain Dealer. pp. E3. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Selmon paces Tech tracksters". Lubbock Evening Journal. March 14, 1983. pp. D3. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  7. ↑ Pollard, Norval (April 11, 1983). "Pullings' condition stabilizes". Lubbock Evening Journal. pp. D1. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  8. ↑ Carter, Al (April 22, 1984). "UT the early favorite in the SWC". The Houston Chronicle. p. 40. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Tech Notes". The Houston Chronicle. August 29, 1984. p. 35. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Browns' cut John Davis from team". Coshocton Tribune. Associated Press. August 27, 1986. p. 11. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  11. ↑ "King Simmons". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Transactions". Daily Gleaner. October 12, 1988. p. 24. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Transactions". The Winnipeg Sun. Canadian Press. November 6, 1988. p. 47. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Transactions". The Leader-Post. July 1, 1989. pp. B5. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  15. ↑ Humphrey, Mickey (September 4, 1984). "Every Rice Owl has story to tell". Waco Tribune-Herald. pp. 1D. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Golf". Abilene Reporter-News. August 5, 1981. pp. 2C. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
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