Carl Simpson

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Carl Simpson
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Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1970-04-18) April 18, 1970 (age 53)
Vidalia, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:292 lb (132 kg)
Career information
College: Florida State
NFL Draft: 1993  / Round: 2 / Pick: 35
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:136
Sacks:7.5
Forced fumbles:3

Carl Simpson (born April 18, 1970) is a former American professional football player.

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Biography

Simpson was born in Vidalia, Georgia. [1] He graduated from Appling County High School in Baxley Georgia. [2] Simpson attended Florida State University, and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-year starter as a defensive lineman, and as a senior, he was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection.

Professional career

He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round (35th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. [3] [4] In 5 seasons with the Bears and 1 season with the Arizona Cardinals, he recorded 7.5 sacks. [5] [6]

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References

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