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Tony Simmons

WR

Tony Simmons came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (52nd overall) in 1998, drafted out of Wisconsin. He last played in 2002 with NYG, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 35 catches for 524 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 212#

College

Wisconsin

Draft

Rd 2, 52nd overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–2002

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46.7

56th percentile among WRs

13 games · 33 targets

Role×0.14-0.33
Hands×0.1-0.35
Volume×0.12-0.44
Total EPA×0.22-0.33
EPA/target×0.3-0.13
Yards/target×0.12+0.48

1999 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).

Size77▶

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

Receiving

Hands76▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat31▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability37▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share41▶

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

Air-Yards Share10▶

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

Impact

Efficiency46▶

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

Volume46▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001IND37.44217
2000NE49.912142311
1999NE46.713192762

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Tony Simmons has played in 29 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NE (1999–2000), IND (2001).

As a receiver he has caught 35 passes for 524 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with NE: 276 yards and 2 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
6
1.2/g
72
14/g
1
Away8
13
1.6/g
204
26/g
1
In division7
8
1.1/g
140
20/g
2
Out of division6
11
1.8/g
136
23/g
0
In wins6
7
1.2/g
103
17/g
1
In losses7
12
1.7/g
173
25/g
1
On grass9
17
1.9/g
208
23/g
1
On turf4
2
0.5/g
68
17/g
1
Indoors1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
19
1.6/g
276
23/g
2

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NYJ1 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD62
Week 2IND2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 4CLE4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 5KC7 rec, 107 yds, 0 TD72.1
Week 6MIA3 rec, 49 yds, 1 TD57.2
Week 7DEN—42.5
Week 8ARI—41.3
Week 10NYJ1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD30.9
Week 11MIA—30.9
Week 12BUF1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 13DAL—37.5
Week 14IND—42
Week 15PHI—42.6

Tony Simmons — common questions

What position does Tony Simmons play?
Tony Simmons is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Tony Simmons played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tony Simmons has played for NE (1999–2000), IND (2001).
Where did Tony Simmons go to college?
Tony Simmons played college football at Wisconsin.
When was Tony Simmons drafted?
Tony Simmons was selected in round 2, 52nd overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tony Simmons scored?
Tony Simmons has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Tony Simmons's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tony Simmons rated 37.4 for 2001, the 17th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 2, 1998

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