Tim Simpson (American football)

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Tim Simpson
No. 61
Position: Offensive guard / Center
Personal information
Date of birth: (1969-03-05) March 5, 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth: Peoria, Illinois
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Career information
High school: East Peoria (IL)
College: Illinois
NFL draft: 1992 / Round: 12 / Pick: 329
Career history
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As coach:
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Timothy James Simpson (born March 5, 1969) is a former American football offensive guard who played one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the twelfth round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and attended attended East Peoria High School in East Peoria, Illinois.[1] Simpson has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers. Simpson was also a member of the London Monarchs, Peoria Pirates and Bloomington Edge.

Early years

Simpson played high school football for the East Peoria High School Red Raiders. He was a four-year starter for the Red Raiders as well as a two-time All-Conference and All-State selection. He also participated in wrestling, compiling a record of 157-4, including 3rd and 4th place IHSA state finishes.[2] Simpson was inducted the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.[3]

College career

Simpson played for the Illinois Fighting Illini from 1988 to 1991, starting all 48 games of his career.[3] He earned 1st team American Football Coaches All-America honors his senior year in 1991 and was co-winner of the Illini Male Athlete of the Year award, also known as the Dike Eddleman Athlete-of-the-Year, in 1992.[2] He was also a two-time All-Big Ten selection.[3]

Professional career

Simpson was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 329th pick in the 1992 NFL Draft.[1]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Simpson played in four games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1994.[1]

London Monarchs

Simpson played for the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football in 1996.[4]

Peoria Pirates

Simpson played for the Peoria Pirates from 2000 to 2002, winning ArenaCup III in 2002.[5][6][7] He retired after the 2002 season.[8]

Bloomington Edge

Simpson signed with the Bloomington Edge of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League in 2013 but retired before the start of the season.[3][9]

Coaching career

Bloomington Extreme

Simpson was offensive line coach of the Bloomington Extreme of United Indoor Football in 2008.[10]

References

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