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Sam Simmons

WR

Sam Simmons came into the league as a 5th-round selection (170th overall) in 2002, drafted out of Northwestern. His most recent season came in 2003 with MIA, capping a 1-season NFL career.

Size

5'9", 203#

College

Northwestern

Draft

Rd 5, 170th overall (2002)

Seasons

2003–2003

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
39.7

11th percentile among WRs · limited sample

7 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.01
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.13
Total EPA×0.22-0.96
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2003 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size23▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share9▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share9▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003MIA39.77

Career profile

Sam Simmons has appeared in 7 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with MIA.

2003 splits

regular season

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1HOU—37.1
Week 5NYG—36.4
Week 8LAC—36.1
Week 9IND—37
Week 10TEN—37.2
Week 11BAL—35.3
Week 12WAS—37.2

Sam Simmons — common questions

What position does Sam Simmons play?
Sam Simmons is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Sam Simmons played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sam Simmons has played for MIA (2003).
Where did Sam Simmons go to college?
Sam Simmons played college football at Northwestern.
When was Sam Simmons drafted?
Sam Simmons was selected in round 5, 170th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sam Simmons scored?
Sam Simmons has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Sam Simmons's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sam Simmons rated 39.7 for 2003, the 11th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2002

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