Marcus Simms

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Marcus Simms
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-18) December 18, 1997 (age 26)
Bowie, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Sherwood
(Sandy Spring, Maryland)
College: West Virginia (2016–2018)
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career UFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:23
Receiving yards:426
Receiving touchdowns:3
Return yards:201
Player stats at PFR

Marcus Simms (born December 18, 1997) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. 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+34 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]

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References

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  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.
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