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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. Deep Threat is his calling card, grading in the 90th percentile among his peers. 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
49.9

64th percentile among WRs

12 games · 30 targets

Role×0.14-0.97
Hands×0.1+0.11
Volume×0.12-0.45
Total EPA×0.22-0.01
EPA/target×0.3+0.49
Yards/target×0.12+0.22

2000 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).

Size76▶

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

Receiving

Hands24▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat90▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share19▶

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

Air-Yards Share51▶

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

Impact

Efficiency73▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
7
1.2/g
165
28/g
1
Away6
7
1.2/g
66
11/g
0
In division6
9
1.5/g
176
29/g
1
Out of division6
5
0.8/g
55
9/g
0
In wins4
3
0.8/g
69
17/g
1
In losses8
11
1.4/g
162
20/g
0
On grass11
12
1.1/g
211
19/g
1
On turf1
2
2.0/g
20
20/g
0
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
20
20/g
0
Outdoors11
12
1.1/g
211
19/g
1

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 2NYJ1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 4MIA1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 5DEN1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 6IND1 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD69.6
Week 7NYJ3 rec, 76 yds, 0 TD69.1
Week 8IND2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 10BUF1 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 11CLE2 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 12CIN—33.3
Week 14KC1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD49
Week 15CHI—37.8

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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