Anthony Simmons
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| Anthony Simmons | |
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| Position(s): Linebacker |
Jersey #(s): 51 |
| Born: June 20, 1976 Spartanburg, South Carolina |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1998–2004 | |
| NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15 | |
| College: Clemson | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Tackles | 595 |
| Sacks | 10 |
| Interceptions | 9 |
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Anthony Lamont Simmons (born in June 20, 1976 in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a former American football linebacker who played his entire NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks.
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[edit] High School
He played at Spartanburg High School (Spartanburg, SC) during his high school years.
[edit] College
He played at Clemson University during his college years.
[edit] NFL career
The Seattle Seahawks selected him in the 1998 NFL Draft with the 15th pick in the first round. He led the Seahawks in tackles in 2000, 2001, and 2003. He was released to the free agency by the Seahawks after the 2004 season and sat out the 2005 season due to injury. Simmons then signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints before the 2006 season but ended up retiring before the season started. Simmons finished his career with 591 tackles (455 solo), 10 sacks, 34.5 tackles for loss, 7 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 27 pass deflections, 9 interceptions for 131 yards, and 2 touchdowns in just 87 games.
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