Trenton Simpson

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Trenton Simpson
Trenton Simpson NFL Combine (cropped).png
Simpson at the 2023 NFL Combine
No. 23 – Baltimore Ravens
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2001-06-14) June 14, 2001 (age 23)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Mallard Creek
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
College: Clemson (2020–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / round: 3 / pick: 86
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2024
Total tackles:38
Sacks:1.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:3
Player stats at PFR

Trenton Simpson (born June 14, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

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Early life

Simpson attended Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played both linebacker and running back in high school. He was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game. [1] A five-star recruit, Simpson originally committed to Auburn University to play college football but switched to Clemson University. [2] [3] [4]

College career

As a true freshman at Clemson in 2020, Simpson played in 12 games with three starts and had 28 tackles and four sacks. [5] In 2021, he started 12 games and recorded 65 tackles along with six sacks. [6]

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 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		235 lb
(107 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.43 s1.55 s2.55 s4.25 s7.07 s40.5 in
(1.03 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		25 reps
Sources: [7] [8]

Simpson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round, 86th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft. [9] He recorded his first NFL sack in Week 18 against the Steelers. As a rookie, he appeared in 15 regular season games and two postseason games for the Ravens. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Oliver, Gavin (January 3, 2020). "5-star Simpson shines in All-America Game, ready to enroll at Clemson". The Clemson Insider. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  2. ↑ Green, Tom (October 21, 2019). "4-star linebacker Trenton Simpson decommits from Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  3. ↑ Garcia Jr., John (December 14, 2019). "Top LB Trenton Simpson Commits to Clemson on Official Visit". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  4. ↑ Kornblut, Phil (December 15, 2019). "Clemson locks in highly-rated linebacker, former North Carolina commit". The State. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ Needelman, Joshua (July 3, 2021). "New Clemson football starter has 'Who is this dude?' talent". Post and Courier. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  6. ↑ Blau, Jon (November 24, 2021). "The son of Bravo Company: How Clemson's Trenton Simpson and his father united once more". Post and Courier. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Trenton Simpson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Trenton Simpson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ Mink, Ryan (April 28, 2023). "Ravens Select Ultra-Athletic, Versatile LB Trenton Simpson in Third Round". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Trenton Simpson 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
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