40. Justin Simmons

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Arriving in Mile High as a Third Round Pick from Boston College, Justin Simmons won a starting job at Safety in his second season and settled in as the Broncos Free Safety from 2018 to 2023. 

Simmons proved himself to be a true ball-hawk, and his penchant for deep coverage netted him two Pro Bowls (2020 & 2023), and he was the league leader in picks in 2022 (6).  He was also a four-time AP Second Team All-Pro with the Broncos four times.

After the 2023 Season, despite his proven skill, Simmons was waived as a cost-cutting move.

He had 30 Interceptions and 604 Combined Tackles for Denver.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Safety
  • Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 98th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/29/16.
  • Departed:

    Waived 3/7/24.
  • Games Played: 115
  • Notable Statistics:

    108 Games Started
    30 Interceptions
    442 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    5 Forced Fumbles
    3 Fumble Recoveries
    42 Fumble Recovery Yards
    4.5 Quarterback Sacks
    604 Combined Tackles
    443 Solo Tackles
    161 Assisted Tackles
    19 Tackles for Loss
    5 Quarterback Hits
    65 Approximate Value

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Pro (2019, 2020, 2021 & 2023)
    Pro Bowl (2020 & 2023)
    Most Interceptions (2022)
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