Marcus Simms

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Marcus Simms
No. 9 – Michigan Panthers
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-18) December 18, 1997 (age 27)
Bowie, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Sherwood
(Sandy Spring, Maryland)
College: West Virginia (2016–2018)
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career UFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:23
Receiving yards:426
Receiving touchdowns:3
Return yards:201
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marcus Simms (born December 18, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at West Virginia and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

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College career

Simms played college football at West Virginia, where he played in 33 games. He had 87 receptions for 1,457 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had two rushing attempts for four yards, as well as 41 kick returns for 992 yards and 23 punt returns for 157 yards. [1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
(1.82 m)		195 lb
(88 kg)
Values from Pro Day [2]

Jacksonville Jaguars

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, on July 11, 2019, Simms signed a 3-year, $1.775 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. [3] [4] He was waived/injured on August 19 and was placed on IR due to a concussion on August 31. On November 22, Simms was waived.

Seattle Seahawks

On July 23, 2024, Simms signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks. [5] [6] He was waived/injured on August 7, 2024. [7]

Michigan Panthers (second stint)

On January 10, 2025, Simms re-signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Marcus Simms - 2018 - Football". WVUSports.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Marcus Simms College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Jags officially sign WR Marcus Simms, waive Dedrick Snelson". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Marcus Simms Jaguars Contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Seahawks Sign WR Marcus Simms & T Jalen Sundell; Jerome Baker, Tyrel Dodson & Lance Boykin Pass Physicals". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Marcus Simms Seahawks Contract". OverTheCap.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  7. ↑ Boyle, John (August 7, 2024). "Seahawks Sign DT Kyon Barrs". Seahawks.com.
  8. ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
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