Ko Simpson
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| Ko Simpson | |
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| Date of birth | November 9, 1983 |
| Place of birth | Rock Hill, SC |
| Position(s) | Safety |
| College | South Carolina |
| NFL Draft | 2006 / Round 4/ Pick 105 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 2006-present | Buffalo Bills |
Yukota "Ko" Simpson (born November 9, 1983 in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is an American football safety who currently plays for the NFL's Buffalo Bills. A standout at the University of South Carolina winning SEC Freshman of the Year honors, he declared early for the 2006 NFL Draft after playing only two seasons. Simpson was drafted in the fourth round with the 105th overall pick.
[edit] Early life
Simpson was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina and attended Rock Hill High School where he helped lead the team to a Class AAAA State Championship playing on both offense and defense. He signed a letter of intent with South Carolina in 2003, but did not enroll until spring of 2004 under then head coach Lou Holtz.[1]
[edit] College career
In his freshman season, Simpson recorded 50 solo tackles, 11 assists and six interceptions. Against Georgia, in only his second collegiate game, he intercepted a David Greene pass and returned it 57 yards for a touchdown. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Gamecocks' win over Arkansas which included a fumble recovery returned 57 yards for a touchdown.[1] His six interceptions led the Southeastern Conference and he was named Freshman of the Year in the SEC by the Associated Press,[2] the first winner ever for that award at Carolina.
As a sophomore, Simpson had 103 total tackles, two fumble returns and an interception.[1] He was consensus All-SEC and named a Football Writers Association All-American.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Athletic Department. Player Bio:Ko Simpson. University of South Carolina. Retrieved on November 2, 2006.
- ^ Iacobelli, Pete (2004-12-7). Simpson named AP SEC freshman of the year. Associated Press. Retrieved on November 2, 2006.
- ^ Babb, Kent (2006-05-01). Simpson drops to 4th round. The State. Retrieved on November 2, 2006.
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