Trenton Simpson
Trenton Simpson (born June 14, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.
.png.webp) Simpson at the 2023 NFL Combine | |
| No. 30 – Baltimore Ravens | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 14, 2001 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mallard Creek (Charlotte) |
| College: | Clemson (2020–2022) |
| NFL Draft: | 2023 / Round: 3 / Pick: 86 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
High school career
Simpson attended Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played both linebacker and running back in high school. He was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game.[1] A five-star recruit, Simpson originally committed to Auburn University to play college football but switched to Clemson University.[2][3][4]
College career
As a true freshman at Clemson in 2020, Simpson played in 12 games with three starts and had 28 tackles and four sacks.[5] In 2021, he started 12 games and recorded 65 tackles along with six sacks.[6]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+3⁄8 in (1.89 m) |
235 lb (107 kg) |
32+3⁄8 in (0.82 m) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) | 4.43 s | 1.55 s | 2.55 s | 4.25 s | 7.07 s | 40.5 in (1.03 m) | 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) | 25 reps | |
| Sources:[7][8] | ||||||||||||
Simpson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round, 86th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.[9]
References
- "5-star Simpson shines in All-America Game, ready to enroll at Clemson". 3 January 2020.
- "4-star linebacker Trenton Simpson decommits from Auburn". 21 October 2019.
- "Top LB Trenton Simpson Commits to Clemson on Official Visit".
- https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article238396058.html
- "New Clemson football starter has 'Who is this dude?' talent".
- "The son of Bravo Company: How Clemson's Trenton Simpson and his father united once more".
- "Trenton Simpson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- "2023 NFL Draft Scout Trenton Simpson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- Mink, Ryan (April 28, 2023). "Ravens Select Ultra-Athletic, Versatile LB Trenton Simpson in Third Round". BaltimoreRavens.com.