Ben Sims

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Ben Sims
No. 89 – Green Bay Packers
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2000-05-16) May 16, 2000 (age 24)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Clark
(San Antonio, Texas)
College: Baylor (2018–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2024
Receptions:8
Receiving yards:63
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ben Sims (born May 16, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Baylor Bears.

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Early life

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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)		4.59 s1.56 s2.68 s4.41 s7.46 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		15 reps
All values from Baylor's Pro Day [13]

Minnesota Vikings

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

On August 31, 2023, Sims was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. [16] [8] 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]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesReceivingFumbles
GPGSRecYdsY/RLngTDFumLost
2023 GB 1714215.312100
Career1714215.312100
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

YearTeamGamesReceivingFumbles
GPGSRecYdsY/RLngTDFumLost
2023 GB 20144.04000
Career20144.04000
Source: pro-football-reference.com

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  2. 1 2 "Ben Sims". Waco Tribune-Herald . December 21, 2017. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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  7. ↑ Werner, John (October 23, 2020). "The tight end show". Waco Tribune-Herald . p. 9, 13 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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  9. ↑ 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 .
  10. ↑ Sanchez, Noel (April 10, 2023). "Chargers News: LA Met With A Pair of Potential Draft Picks". Sports Illustrated .
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  12. ↑ Ragatz, Will (May 5, 2023). "Vikings UDFA Profile: Baylor TE Ben Sims". Sports Illustrated .
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  14. ↑ "Vikings Agree to Terms with 15 Undrafted Free Agents". Minnesota Vikings. April 29, 2023.
  15. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 29, 2023). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2023". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Packers claim S Zayne Anderson, TE Ben Sims off waivers". Packers.com. August 31, 2023.
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