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330. Clyde Simmons

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330. Clyde Simmons

Clyde Simmons was a beast of a defensive lineman for Western Carolina and joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 1986 when he was a ninth-round pick in 1988. 

Simmons was a vaunted pass-rusher in the National Football League, who took down the Quarterback 121.5 times over a 15-year career, which included a league-leading 19 in 1992.  A First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in both 1991 and 1992, Simmons also had three straight years with the Eagles where he exceeded 100 Tackles (1989-91). 

Simmons also played for Arizona, Jacksonville, Cincinnati, and Chicago.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Lanee, South Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2006
  • Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle
  • Games Played: 238
  • Notable Statistics:

    185 Games Started
    3 Interceptions
    85 Interception Return Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    25 Forced Fumbles
    14 Fumble Recoveries
    40 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    121.5 Quarterback Sacks
    966 Combined Tackles
    194 Solo Tackles*
    52 Assisted Tackles*
    8 Tackles for Loss**
    1 Kick Return
    0 Kick Return Yards
    116 Approximate Value

    9 Playoff Games
    1 Interception
    20 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    3.5 Quarterback Sacks
    8 Combined Tackles
    6 Solo Tackles*
    2 Assisted Tackles*

    *Solo Tackles and Assisted Tackles became statistics in 1994

    **Tackles for Loss became a statistic in 1999.

  • Played For: Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles
  • College: Western Carolina
  • Drafted: 9th Round, 223rd Overall in 1986
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (None)  
    First Team All-Pro (1991 & 1992)
    Pro Bowl (1991 & 1992)
    Most Quarterback Sacks (1992)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
    8th in 1991 & 3rd in 1992
    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (2) (1991 & 1992)
    Top Ten Finishes: Combined Tackles (1) (1989)
    Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (2) (1989 & 1995)
    Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (4) (1989, 1991, 1992 & 1995)

  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    31. Quarterback Sacks: 121.5
    44. Forced Fumbles: 25
    97. Games Played: 236
    98. Combines Tackles: 966

  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
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