Tony Simmons (defensive end)

Tony Simmons

Simmons c. 1985
No. 97
Position	Defensive end
Personal information
Born	(1962-12-18) December 18, 1962 (age 63) Oakland, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school	McClymonds (Oakland)
College	Tennessee (1981–1984)
NFL draft	1985: 12th round, 318th overall pick
Career history
San Diego Chargers (1985–1987) Buffalo Bills (1988)* Dallas Cowboys (1989)* British Columbia Lions (1989–1990)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played 16 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Earl Simmons (born December 11, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chargers in the 12th round (318th overall) of the 1985 NFL draft. ^[1] He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

References

1. "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
2. "Tony Simmons Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved March 16, 2025.
3. "Tony Simmons, DE". Nfl.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
4. Fleming, Mike (August 22, 1982). "Brother's Memory Keeps Simmons On Right Track". The Commercial Appeal . p. 38 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Tennessee Volunteers bio
• Pro Football Archives bio