Isaiah Simmons is an American football linebacker and safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals eighth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
While at Clemson, Isaiah Simmons was noted for his positional versatility as he played linebacker, defensive end, cornerback and safety.
Isaiah Simmons Early years
Born on 26th July 1998, Isaiah Simmons is the first child of his father, Victor Sr., and his mother, Denise Simmons. His father was also a collegiate track and field athlete who represented a local club called Olathe Express during his heydays. Isaiah grew up in the Omaha city of Nebraska with his sibling. Isaiah’s brother, Victor Simmons Jr., is also a college-level track and field athlete.
Isaiah Simmons High School Career
Simmons started his high school education in the prestigious Olathe North High School in Kansas. And right after joining the school, he started playing American football for the school team. He mainly played as a wide receiver and defensive back at that time. However, he later changed his starting position. He helped the school team to achieve several victories. And in February 2016, he announced his commitment to Clemson University.
Isaiah Simmons College Football Career
Despite having a brilliant performance in his high school career, Simmons was redshirted in his initial year at Clemson University. However, he played 14 regular-season games as a safety in 2017 and recorded 49 tackles. In the following year, he changed his position to linebacker and recorded 97 tackles in 15 regular-season games. Although he had the opportunity to appear in the 2019 NFL draft, he returned to his college team.
For his brilliant performance as a linebacker in the following year, he received the prestigious Butkus Award. He also showed his excellence in academics besides his playing career and graduated with a degree in Sports Communication. Simmons also showed his positional versatility during his college career as he had the potential to become one of the best safeties. However, he forgoes his final year at the college to participate in the 2020 NFL draft.
Isaiah Simmons NFL Career
Following his college career, Isaiah Simmons participated in the 2020 NFL combine and completed a 40-yard dash in just 4.39 seconds. Due to the pandemic situation, the NFL organized the draft virtually in 2020.
However, Simmons is one of the 58 participants to get the invitation to appear in the draft. One of the most successful NFL teams, the Arizona Cardinals, then selected him as the eights overall pick.
Right after signing a contract with the Cardinals, he started practicing with the team. He failed to get much playing time due to the pandemic crisis. However, he recorded five snaps in week 7 of NFL. His biggest success came after he recorded his first NFL interception against one of the best NFL quarterbacks, Russell Wilson, on Sunday Night Football.
Isaiah Simmons Parents: Who are Isaiah Simmons parents?
Born on 26th July 1998, Isaiah Simmons is the first child of his father, Victor Sr., and his mother, Denise Simmons. His father was also a collegiate track and field athlete who represented a local club called Olathe Express during his heydays.
Isaiah Simmons Siblings: Who are Isaiah Simmons Siblings?
Isaiah grew up in the Omaha city of Nebraska with his sibling. Isaiah’s brother, Victor Simmons Jr., is also a college-level track and field athlete.
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