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Eugene Sims

Died January 1, 2019

Eugene R Sims
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Sims with the Rams.
No. 92, 97
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1986-03-18) March 18, 1986 (age 38)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:459 lb (208 kg)
Career information
College:
NFL draft:2010 / round: 7 / pick: 226
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:40
Sacks:12.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eugene Sims (born March 18, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Texas A&M Buffaloes. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. After seven seasons with the organization, Sims was cut in 2017.

Early life

Sims enjoyed a standout prep career at Mize Attendance Center in Mississippi competing in football as well as track and field. He graduated in May 2005.[1][2]

College career

Jones County Junior College

Sims began his college career at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi where he recorded 5 tackles, one sacks QB sacks three tackled for losses and one forced fumble as a sophomore. He was rewarded at season's end with an appearance in the MACJC All-Star game. Sims moved to the defensive line in 2006 after being a two -game starter for the Bobcats at strong safety in 2005.

West Texas A&M

Sims transferred to West Texas A&M where he was recognized as Lone Star Conference Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2008. Sims was the Buffs' starting defensive end in only 5 games and registered 10 tackles (10 solo, 10 assisted) and 13 tackles for losses and 10 sacks and eight hurries and two passes broken up.

As a senior in 2009 Sims was the Buffs' leading tackler among down linemen, recording 20 total tackles (10 solo, 10 assists). He also had a team-high 13.5 tackles for losses, as well as 7.0 sacks, five pass breakups, five quarterback hurries, two blocked kicks, three forced fumbles and one safety. Sims was named Lone Star Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year for a second consecutive season, as well as being a First-team All-LSC South Division selection. Sims also garnered AFCA small college All-America recognition in addition to being named AP Third-team Little All-America.[3] [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m) 		359 lb
(163 kg) 		4.95 s 1.61 s 2.72 s 4.38 s 6.90 s 39+1⁄2 in
(1.00 m)		 10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		 21 reps x
All values from West Texas A&M Pro Day[5]

Sims was selected in the seventh round by the St. Louis Rams.[6] On June 28, 2010, Sims signed a four-year, $1.34 million contract including a $250,000 signing bonus. On September 5, 2010, Sims made the Rams 53-man roster. On September 3, 2013, the Rams signed Sims to a two-year extension through 2015.[7] Sims re-signed with the Rams on a three-year, $10 million contract on March 13, 2016.[8] On March 10, 2017, he was released by the Rams due to cap space.[9]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2010 STL 9 0 8 6 2 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
2011 STL 16 0 19 16 3 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2012 STL 13 2 20 15 5 3.0 4 1 5 0 5 2 0 0 0 0
2013 STL 16 0 27 20 7 2.0 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2014 STL 16 1 27 22 5 3.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2015 STL 13 9 24 13 11 1.5 2 1 42 0 42 2 1 1 0 0
2016 LAR 16 8 25 18 7 2.5 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
99 20 150 110 40 12.0 24 2 47 0 42 8 1 4 0 0

References

  1. ^ CBS Sports
  2. ^ St. Louis Rams bio Archived June 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ CBS Sports
  4. ^ St. Louis Rams bio Archived June 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "2010 Great Blue North Draft". NFL Draft Scout.com. February 28, 2010. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2010.
  6. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  7. ^ DE Sims agrees to new 3-year deal with Rams
  8. ^ Patra, Kevin (March 13, 2016). "Rams re-sign DE Eugene Sims to a 3-year, $10M deal". NFL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  9. ^ Crabtree, Curtis (March 10, 2017). "Reports: Rams release TE Lance Kendricks, DE Eugene Sims". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
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