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| Safety | |
| Date of Birth: November 9 1983 | |
| Place of Birth: Rock Hill, South Carolina | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 202 lb (92 kg) |
| National Football League Debut | |
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| 2006 for the Buffalo Bills | |
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| Career History | |
| College: South Carolina | |
| NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 105 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Yukota "Ko" Simpson (born November 9, 1983 in Rock Hill, South Carolina) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Bills in the fourth round (105th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of South Carolina.
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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]
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]
Professional Career
Ko Simpson had recorded 77 tackles 1 FF and 2 INT in his 2006 rookie season. Against the Denver Broncos in week 1 of the 2007 season, he broke his left ankle after his feet were cut out from under him by teammate Jason Webster while making a tackle on Javon Walker. On September 11, 2007 Ko was placed on injured reserve, ending his 2007 campaign.
Personal life
Simpson and his girlfriend, Natasha Brice, are expecting their first child, a son, at the end of August. They will name him after Simpson, Yukota Ja’marr Simpson Jr.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Athletic Department. Player Bio:Ko Simpson. University of South Carolina. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ Iacobelli, Pete (2004-12-7). Simpson named AP SEC freshman of the year. Associated Press. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ Babb, Kent (2006-05-01). Simpson drops to 4th round. The State. Retrieved on 2006-11-02.
- ^ http://www.thestate.com/sports/story/118408.html
