Justin Simmons

Quick Facts

Full Name	Justin Simmons
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 19, 1993(1993-11-19)
Age	31
Birthplace	Manassas
Country	United States
Birth City	Manassas
Horoscope	Capricorn

Justin Simmons Biography

Justin Simmons is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on November 19, 1993 in Manassas, Manassas, United States. Justin Simmons (born November 19, 1993) is an American football safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College.

The Denver Broncos selected Simmons in the third round (98th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Simmons was the seventh safety drafted in 2016.

During Week 6, Simmons collected a season-high 11 solo tackles and deflected two passes during a 23–10 loss against the New York Giants. On December 3, 2017, he made seven combined tackles, broke up a pass attempt, and returned an interception for the first touchdown of his career during a 35–9 loss at the Miami Dolphins in Week 13. Simmons intercepted a pass thrown by Dolphins’ quarterback Jay Cutler, that was intended for wide receiver DeVante Parker, and returned it for a 65-yard touchdown during the third quarter. In the next game, Simmons injured his ankle while celebrating a strip/sack with Brandon Marshall during a 23–0 victory against the New York Jets. On December 13, 2017, he was placed on injured reserve due to a sprained ankle.

On January 2, 2017, Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak announced his decision to retire due to health issues. On January 11, 2017, the Denver Broncos hired Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph as their new head coach. Joseph hired Joe Woods to replace Wade Phillips as defensive coordinator. Simmons entered training camp slated as a backup safety but began competing against T.J. Ward to be the starting strong safety after impressing the coaching staff. Head coach Vance Joseph named Simmons the starting strong safety to begin the regular season and elected to release T. J. Ward as part of the Broncos’ final roster cuts.

On May 13, 2016, the Broncos signed Simmons to four-year, $3.06 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $645,420.

Justin Simmons Net Worth

Justin Simmons is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Justin Simmons 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 2012, as a freshman he appeared in all 12 of the Eagles games. He started six games at free safety and one at cornerback. He finished seventh on the team with 52 tackles, he was tied for the team lead with two forced fumbles. In 2013, as a sophomore, he appeared in all 13 games, he recorded 34 tackles, 22 solo tackles, and three pass break-ups. In 2014, as a junior, he started all 13 games, the first seven at free safety and the final six at right cornerback, moving due to injuries on the team. For the season, he led the team with 76 tackles, 63 solo and two interceptions. He finished second on the team with five pass breakups. Before the 2015 season, he was awarded the Jay McGillis Memorial Scholarship Award. For the season, as a senior, he started all 12 games at free safety. He finished the season third on the team with 67 tackles, 49 solo. He was tied for 20th in the nation and second in the conference with five interceptions and tied for first in the conference with three fumble recoveries. He was named Second Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association and ACC head coaches. He was also named Second Team All-ACC by Phil Steele and the Associated Press. He was named to Steele’s All-American Fourth Team and ProFootballFocus.com All-America honorable mention.

Simmons made his NFL debut in the Broncos’ season-opener against the Carolina Panthers and recorded one tackle in the narrow 21–20 victory. Simmons was inactive for the Broncos’ Week 3 victory at the Cincinnati Bengals due to a wrist injury. He was sidelined for two more games (Weeks 5–6) due to a small fracture in his wrist. In Week 8, Simmons recorded one tackle and made his first career sack as the Broncos defeated the San Diego Chargers 27–19. Simmons sacked Chargers’ quarterback Philip Rivers for a nine-yard loss during the fourth quarter. On November 13, 2016, Simmons leaped over the offensive line and blocked an extra point attempt by the New Orleans Saints’ kicker Wil Lutz. The ball was recovered by Broncos’ teammate Will Parks and was returned for an 84-yard game-winning safety as the Broncos defeated the New Orleans Saints 25–23. On December 18, 2016, Simmons earned his first career start and recorded two solo tackles during a 16–3 loss against the New England Patriots in Week 15. On December 25, 2016, Simmons started in place of T. J. Ward who sustained a concussion the previous week. He collected a season-high five combined tackles, broke up two passes, and made his first career interception in the Broncos’ 33–10 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16. Simmons intercepted a pass by Chiefs’ quarterback Alex Smith, that was initially intended for wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and returned it for a 38-yard gain in the first quarter. Simmons finished his rookie season in 2016 with 30 combined tackles (25 solo), four pass deflections, two interceptions, and one sack in 13 games and three starts.

Simmons attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and recorded the best 20-yard shuttle (3.85s) since 2006 (3.81s). He also tied Braxton Miller with the best 60-yard shuttle since 2014 (10.72) with a time of 10.84 seconds. He also had the best time in the 60-yard shuttle and was second overall in the three-cone drill. On March 16, 2016, Simmons participated at Boston College’s pro day, but chose to stand on the majority of his combine numbers and only performed the 40-yard dash (4.53s), 20-yard dash (2.62s), and 10-yard dash (1.56s).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Justin Simmons Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Justin Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Justin Simmons celebrates birthday on November 19 of every year.

Is Justin Simmons retired?

The veteran safety played in all 17 games and proved to be worth the four- year, $61 million deal he inked in March of 2021. Simmons is under contract through the 2024 season , so the 28-year-old should continue to be a key player in Denver’s defense for the next few seasons.

Is Justin Simmons biracial?

Taryn, who is white, and Justin, who is biracial , saw the encounter through the lens of their respective life experiences. To Justin, it was normal, the routine of being pulled over by police. The incident terrified Taryn, though.

How tall is Justin Simmons?

6′ 2″

Does Justin Simmons have a brother?

Brothers

Is justin Simmons married?

Simmons married his high school sweetheart Taryn Richard in 2016. They have two daughters, Laney, and Shay.