Randy Simmrin
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born | November 5, 1956 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | John Burroughs (Burbank, California) | ||||||
| College | USC (1974–1977) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1978: undrafted | ||||||
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Randall D. Simmrin (born November 5, 1956) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Edmonton Eskimos. He played college football for the USC Trojans.
Early life
[edit]Simmrin was born on November 5, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He attended John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California.[1] Simmrin also competed in basketball and track.[2]
College career
[edit]Simmrin played college football for the USC Trojans from 1974 to 1977. He was a three-year letterman from 1975 to 1977.[1] In 44 games, Simmrin had 91 receptions for 1,818 yards and ten touchdowns.[3] In his senior year, he was named to the second-team All-Pac-8.[4]
Professional career
[edit]After going undrafted in the 1978 NFL draft, Simmrin signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.[5] On August 24, he was released by the team.[6]
On May 11, 1979, Simmrin was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[7] On August 20, he was waived by the team.[8] On April 20, 1980, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Simmrin.[9] He was released by the team on August 25.[10]
On October 8, 1980, Simmrin had a workout with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and made the practice roster.[11][12] He played in one game and had two receptions for 29 yards.[1] On June 20, 1981, Simmrin was released by the team.[13]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Randy Simmrin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ Riggio, Jim (October 23, 2017). "Burroughs Adds Seven to Hall of Fame". myBurbank. Archived from the original on May 10, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Randy Simmrin College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Benjamin, Moon players of year". Lewiston Morning Tribune. December 1, 1977. p. 3B.
- ↑ "Bills Sign Simmrin". The Miami Herald. May 23, 1978. p. 175. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Sports Transactions". The Salina Journal. August 27, 1978. p. 25. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Dolphinotes". The Miami News. May 12, 1979. p. 14. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Dolphins trim more today". Boca Raton News. August 21, 1979. p. 12. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Dolphins trim more today". Boca Raton News. August 21, 1979. p. 12. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ Gurney, Jack (August 26, 1980). "DuBose To Dolphins On Busy Buccaneers Day". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. p. 29. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Sports Journal". Edmonton Journal. October 8, 1980. p. 85. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Aerial alterations". The Daily Herald-Tribune. October 9, 1980. p. 10. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ Turchansky, Ray (June 20, 1981). "Healthy Eskimos mean roster cuts". Edmonton Journal. p. 59. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- 1956 births
- Living people
- American football wide receivers
- Canadian football wide receivers
- Players of American football from Los Angeles
- Players of Canadian football from Los Angeles
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- USC Trojans football players
- Buffalo Bills players
- Miami Dolphins players
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
- Edmonton Elks players