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Isaiah Simmons Biography – Childhood, Family Life, Career , Net Worth and More

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, Simmons was noted for his positional versatility as he played linebacker, defensive end, cornerback and safety.

Isaiah Simmons

Isaiah Simmons Biography

Isaiah Simmons was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 26, 1998. He later attended Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas, playing defensive back and wide receiver. He committed to Clemson University in February 2016.

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, 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
Isaiah Simmons  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Isaiah Simmons Age

Isaiah was born on born July 26, 1998, and is currently 25 years old.

Isaiah Simmons Parents

Isaiah Simmons is the first child of his father, Victor Sr., and his mother, Denise Simmons.

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.

Isaiah Simmons Wife

Isaiah is a star player at the Arizona Cardinals and is not married or engaged to anyone yet.

Isaiah Simmons Net Worth

According to the recent financial reports, the current net worth of Isaiah Simmons is estimated to be around $5 million.

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