Isaiah Simmons(Footballer) Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Biography, Family, Career, Net Worth, Wife, & More
Isaiah Simmons is an American Footballer who lives in Omaha, Nebraska. He plays as Linebacker in gridiron football. He has played his high school football at Olathe North High School and college football at Clemson Tigers. In National Football League he plays for Arizona Cardinals.
| Real name | Isaiah Simmons |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Date of Birth | July 26, 1998 |
| Age (as 2022) | 24 years old |
| Birth Place | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Parents | Father: Victor Simmons Mother: Denise Simmons |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Hometown | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | American |
| Net worth | $5 million (Approx.) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Birth & Early Life
Isaiah Simmons was born on July 26, 1998 at Omaha, Nebraska. Simmons’s father name is Victor Simmons and mother name is Denise Simmons. He attended his high schooling at Olathe North at Olathe, Kansas and went to Clemson University for further studies.
| High School | Olathe North High School |
| College/University | University of Clemson |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Career
High School
Simmons has played his high school football at Olathe North High School.
College Football
Isaiah Simmons has enrolled to Clemson University in 2016. In 2017, as a true freshman he appeared in 14 games and took 45 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, a sack, 6 passes defensed and forced fumble. After that in 2018, as sophomore season he played 15 games and took team high 97 tackles, 9.5 tackle for loss, 6 passes defensed, a career- high 3 forced fumbles, a sack and a interception. Later on in 2019, he entered in NFL Draft 2019. He has received the Award of Butkus Award as the best linebacker in that year.
NFL Draft
Simmons took part in NFL Combine 2020, as linebackers with 4.39 second in 40 yards dash. Simmons was the 58th player invited in the NFL Draft 2020, but due to social distancing regulations from COVID-19 pandemic, but he was drafted by Arizona Cardinals in 8th round.
In 2021, he played 17 games and finished the season by taking 105 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 7 passes defensed.
| Playing Position | Linebackers |
| High School | Not Known |
| College Football | 2017 |
| NFL Drafts | 2020 |
| Squad Number | #9 (Arizona Cardinals) |
Physical Stats
| Height | 6 feet 4 inch |
| Weight | 238 lbs |
| Eyes Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Facts of Isaiah Simmons
- In NFL Draft, Simmons has appeared in 33 games with 24 starts and took 159 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3.5sacks, 7 QB hits, 2 interceptions, 9 passes defensed, 5 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in two seasons 2020 and 2021.
- In 2017-19, he has appeared in 44 games and took 241 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, 4 interceptions, 22 passes defensed, 5 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
- Simmons has won the award of Butkus Award winner as the nation’s top linebacker.
- In 2020, he has earned the Pro Football Writer Association (PFWA) All-Rookie team honors with 47 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 2 passes defensed, an interception, an forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery in 16 games with 7 starts.