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'''Justin Simmons''' (born November 19, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]].


==High school career==
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'''Justin Simmons''' (born November 19, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[safety]] for the [[Denver Broncos]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]].
Simmons attended [[Martin County High School]] in [[Stuart, Florida]]. While there, he played both football and [[basketball]]. As a sophomore, he was named All-Area honorable mention as a [[Tenth grade|sophomore]]. As a [[eleventh grade|junior]], he recorded 70 tackles and seven [[interception]]s on defense. On offense he recorded 15 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]] for 390 yards and six [[touchdown]]s. For his effort, he was named First team All-Area. As a [[Twelfth grade|senior]], he recorded 80 tackles and four interceptions. On offense, he recorded 25 receptions for 496 yards and five touchdowns as well as [[Rush (gridiron football)#Offense|rushing]] the ball 36 times for 275 yards and two touchdowns on offense. He was named Martin County's Team [[Most Valuable Player]] (MVP) as well as the teams Offensive Player of the Year. He was also named Second team All-State and named the 2011 Impact Player of the Year by Next Level Sports Scouting. For his football career at Martin County, he recorded 24 career interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. He was also named All-Area Defensive Player of the Year honors from [[Treasure Coast Newspapers]].

While at Martin County, he also played for the Tigers basketball team. As a junior, he helped the Tigers basketball team to district championships in 2010-2011. As a senior, he averaged 15.2 points and 11.5 [[rebound]]s per game as well as 47 [[Block (basketball)|blocks]]. He was named to the Treasure Coast All-Star Team and helped he Tigers to the regional finals.

Simmons was an [[Honors student#United States|honor roll]] while at Martin County. He was also active as a Safe School Ambassador, Best Buddies mentor, high school ministry and [[Pop Warner football]] coach.


==College career==
==College career==
Simmons then attended [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]] where he enrolled as a communication major in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. While at Boston College, he played both [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] and [[cornerback]].<ref>[https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/08/11/bcfoot/3OlNRojlP0xk8rRXqMQ2JI/story.html After position switch, BC safety Justin Simmons was sharp at corner]</ref>
Simmons played at Boston College from 2012 to 2015. He played both safety and cornerback.<ref>[https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/08/11/bcfoot/3OlNRojlP0xk8rRXqMQ2JI/story.html After position switch, BC safety Justin Simmons was sharp at corner]</ref> During his career he played in 50 games and had 229 tackles, eight [[interceptions]] and a [[Quarterback sack|sack]].<ref>[https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2016/03/18/how-justin-simmons-became-hot-nfl-prospect/ixrhbMXQHjOJyb8lYDThnJ/story.html How BC’s Justin Simmons became a hot NFL prospect]</ref><ref>[http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/03/31/cowboys-reportedly-work-safety-justin-simmons-five-ints-senior-season Cowboys reportedly work out safety Justin Simmons, who had five INTs in his senior season]</ref>

In [[2012 Boston College Eagles football team|2012]], as a [[freshman]] he appeared in all 12 of the Eagles games. He started six games at free safety and one at cornerback. He finished seventh on the team with 52 tackles, he for the team lead with two forced [[fumble]]s. In [[2013 Boston College Eagles football team|2013]], as a [[sophomore]], he appeared in all 13 games, he recorded 34 tackles, 22 solo tackles, and three pass break-ups. In [[2014 Boston College Eagles football team|2014]], as a [[junior]], he started all 13 games, the first seven at free safety and the final six at right cornerback, moving due to injuries on the team. For the season, he led the team with 76 tackles, 63 solo and two interceptions. He finished second on the team with five pass breakups. Before the [[2015 Boston College Eagles football team|2015 season]], he was awarded the Jay McGillis Memorial Scholarship Award.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/09/12/bcfootnote/rfOyu6PsSTOB8Ed2ix0TPO/story.html |title=Justin Simmons receives McGillis Scholarship Award |last=Vega |first=Michael |date=September 13, 2015 |access-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref> For the season, as [[senior]], he started all 12 games at free safety. He finished the season third on the team with 67 tackles, 49 solo. He was tied for 20th in the nation and second in the conference with five interceptions and tied for first in the conference with three fumble recoveries. He was named Second Team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association and ACC head coaches. He was also named Second Team All-ACC by [[Phil Steele]] and the [[Associated Press]]. He was named to Steele's All-American Fourth Team and ProFootballFocus.com All-America honorable mention.

==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
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| twenty split = 2.67
| shuttle = 3.85
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| broad ft = 10
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| bench = 16
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| arm span = {{fraction|32|5|8}}
| hand span = {{fraction|9|5|8}}
| note = All values are from [[NFL Scouting Combine|NFL Combine]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/justin-simmons?id=2555550 |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Justin Simmons |work=NFL.com |accessdate=August 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=125187&draftyear=2016&genpos=FS |title=Justin Simmons - Boston College, FS : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile|work=NFLDraftScout.com|accessdate=August 28, 2016}}</ref>
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In February 2016, at the NFL Scouting Combine, he recorded the best 20-yard shuttle since 2006 (3.81) with a time of 3.85 seconds.<ref name="Combine">{{cite web |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2016/03/18/how-justin-simmons-became-hot-nfl-prospect/ixrhbMXQHjOJyb8lYDThnJ/story.html |title=How BC’s Justin Simmons became a hot NFL prospect |last=Benbow |first=Julian |date=March 18, 2016 |access-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref> He also tied [[Braxton Miller]] with the best 60-yard shuttle since 2014 (10.72) with a time of 10.84 seconds.<ref name="Combine" /> At the event, he finished in the top five in his position group in five of seven field events. He was also the overall winner in two, the 20-yard shuttle and the 60-yard shuttle and was second overall in the three-cone drill.<ref name="Combine" />

In March, before the NFL draft, Simmons worked out for the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/03/31/cowboys-reportedly-work-safety-justin-simmons-five-ints-senior-season |title=Cowboys reportedly work out safety Justin Simmons, who had five INTs in his senior season |date=March 31, 2016 |access-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref>

===Denver Broncos===
Simmons was selected in the third round (98th overall) of the [[2016 NFL draft]] by the [[Denver Broncos]]. On May 13, he signed his [[rookie]] contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-sign-draft-picks-Devontae-Booker-and-Justin-Simmons/1e6a45ba-b3d9-49a6-82ed-9540ea49e63f |title=Broncos sign draft picks Devontae Booker and Justin Simmons |website=DenverBroncos.om |last=Mason |first=Andrew |date=May 13, 2016 |access-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref> The contract was for four-years and projected to be worth [[United States dollar|$]]2.99 millions dollars with a $645,000 signing bonus.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/13/devontae-booker-justin-simmons-sign-rookie-contracts-with-broncos/ |title=Devontae Booker, Justin Simmons sign rookie contracts with Broncos |website=DenverPost.com |last=Jhabvala |first=Nicki |date=May 13, 2016 |access-date=August 28, 2016}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Simmons is the son of Kimberly and Victor Simmons. He has two younger siblings, Nate and Tristan.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.bceagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1295 Boston College Eagles bio]
* [http://www.bceagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1295 Boston College Eagles bio]
* [http://prod.www.broncos.clubs.nfl.com/team/roster/justin-simmons/12f6bcca-ff70-43ca-9b34-b7cc74a84ff8/ Denver Broncos bio]


{{Broncos2016DraftPicks}}
{{Broncos2016DraftPicks}}

Revision as of 03:35, 29 August 2016

Justin Simmons
No. 31 – Denver Broncos
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1993-11-19) November 19, 1993 (age 31)
Manassas, Virginia
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
College:Boston College
NFL draft:2016 / round: 3 / pick: 98
Career history
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Justin Simmons (born November 19, 1993) is an American football safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College.

High school career

Simmons attended Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida. While there, he played both football and basketball. As a sophomore, he was named All-Area honorable mention as a sophomore. As a junior, he recorded 70 tackles and seven interceptions on defense. On offense he recorded 15 receptions for 390 yards and six touchdowns. For his effort, he was named First team All-Area. As a senior, he recorded 80 tackles and four interceptions. On offense, he recorded 25 receptions for 496 yards and five touchdowns as well as rushing the ball 36 times for 275 yards and two touchdowns on offense. He was named Martin County's Team Most Valuable Player (MVP) as well as the teams Offensive Player of the Year. He was also named Second team All-State and named the 2011 Impact Player of the Year by Next Level Sports Scouting. For his football career at Martin County, he recorded 24 career interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. He was also named All-Area Defensive Player of the Year honors from Treasure Coast Newspapers.

While at Martin County, he also played for the Tigers basketball team. As a junior, he helped the Tigers basketball team to district championships in 2010-2011. As a senior, he averaged 15.2 points and 11.5 rebounds per game as well as 47 blocks. He was named to the Treasure Coast All-Star Team and helped he Tigers to the regional finals.

Simmons was an honor roll while at Martin County. He was also active as a Safe School Ambassador, Best Buddies mentor, high school ministry and Pop Warner football coach.

College career

Simmons then attended Boston College where he enrolled as a communication major in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. While at Boston College, he played both safety and cornerback.[1]

In 2012, as a freshman he appeared in all 12 of the Eagles games. He started six games at free safety and one at cornerback. He finished seventh on the team with 52 tackles, he for the team lead with two forced fumbles. In 2013, as a sophomore, he appeared in all 13 games, he recorded 34 tackles, 22 solo tackles, and three pass break-ups. In 2014, as a junior, he started all 13 games, the first seven at free safety and the final six at right cornerback, moving due to injuries on the team. For the season, he led the team with 76 tackles, 63 solo and two interceptions. He finished second on the team with five pass breakups. Before the 2015 season, he was awarded the Jay McGillis Memorial Scholarship Award.[2] For the season, as senior, he started all 12 games at free safety. He finished the season third on the team with 67 tackles, 49 solo. He was tied for 20th in the nation and second in the conference with five interceptions and tied for first in the conference with three fumble recoveries. He was named Second Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association and ACC head coaches. He was also named Second Team All-ACC by Phil Steele and the Associated Press. He was named to Steele's All-American Fourth Team and ProFootballFocus.com All-America honorable mention.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m) 		202 lb
(92 kg) 		32+5⁄8 9+5⁄8 4.61 s 1.60 s 2.67 s 3.85 s 6.58 s 40 in
(1.02 m)		 10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		 16 reps
All values are from NFL Combine,[3][4]

In February 2016, at the NFL Scouting Combine, he recorded the best 20-yard shuttle since 2006 (3.81) with a time of 3.85 seconds.[5] He also tied Braxton Miller with the best 60-yard shuttle since 2014 (10.72) with a time of 10.84 seconds.[5] At the event, he finished in the top five in his position group in five of seven field events. He was also the overall winner in two, the 20-yard shuttle and the 60-yard shuttle and was second overall in the three-cone drill.[5]

In March, before the NFL draft, Simmons worked out for the Dallas Cowboys.[6]

Denver Broncos

Simmons was selected in the third round (98th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. On May 13, he signed his rookie contract.[7] The contract was for four-years and projected to be worth $2.99 millions dollars with a $645,000 signing bonus.[8]

Personal life

Simmons is the son of Kimberly and Victor Simmons. He has two younger siblings, Nate and Tristan.

References

  1. ^ After position switch, BC safety Justin Simmons was sharp at corner
  2. ^ Vega, Michael (September 13, 2015). "Justin Simmons receives McGillis Scholarship Award". Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Justin Simmons". NFL.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ^ "Justin Simmons - Boston College, FS : 2016 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c Benbow, Julian (March 18, 2016). "How BC's Justin Simmons became a hot NFL prospect". Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  6. ^ "Cowboys reportedly work out safety Justin Simmons, who had five INTs in his senior season". March 31, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  7. ^ Mason, Andrew (May 13, 2016). "Broncos sign draft picks Devontae Booker and Justin Simmons". DenverBroncos.om. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  8. ^ Jhabvala, Nicki (May 13, 2016). "Devontae Booker, Justin Simmons sign rookie contracts with Broncos". DenverPost.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
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