Cleo Simmons

Cleo Simmons
No. 82
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1960-10-21) October 21, 1960 (age 64)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Murphy (AL)
College:Jackson State
Undrafted:1983
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:11
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cleo Simmons (born October 21, 1960) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Jackson State University.

Early years

Simmons attended Murphy High School, where he practiced football and basketball. He played as a linebacker and safety.

He accepted a football scholarship from Jackson State University.[1] He was converted into a tight end, playing mainly on special teams in his first years. As a junior, he became a starter.

As a senior, he led the team with 46 receptions for 712 yards and 7 touchdowns. He finished his college career with 54 receptions for 894 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Simmons was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1983 NFL draft. He was waived on August 29.[2] He was recalled off waivers on August 30,[3] making the team's roster over fourth round draft choice Chris Faulkner.[4] As a rookie, he was the third-string tight end. He was released on August 14, 1984.[5]

Indianapolis Colts

On March 20, 1985, he was signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.[6] He was cut on August 19.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Jackson State 22, Grambling 6". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "Barnes Cut by Cowboys". Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "A good part of the Dallas Cowboys' defense is..." Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  4. ^ "Cowboys Cut Former Gator Chris Faulkner". Gainesville Sun. Associated Press. August 23, 1983. p. B1. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  5. ^ "Cowboys slash three veterans to retain seven rookies". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  6. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  7. ^ "Colts Waive 9 Players, More Cuts Expected". Retrieved January 12, 2019.