Trenton Simpson Explained

Trenton Simpson
Current Team:Baltimore Ravens
Number:23
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:14 June 2001
Birth Place:Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:238
High School:Mallard Creek
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
College:Clemson (2020–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:3
Draftpick:86
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Third-team All-ACC (2022)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:SimpTr00

Trenton Simpson (born June 14, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

Early life

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

Simpson was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round, 86th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[7] He recorded his first NFL sack in Week 18 against the Steelers.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oliver . Gavin . January 3, 2020 . 5-star Simpson shines in All-America Game, ready to enroll at Clemson . July 23, 2023 . The Clemson Insider . en-US.
  2. Web site: Green . Tom . October 21, 2019 . 4-star linebacker Trenton Simpson decommits from Auburn . July 23, 2023 . AL.com . en.
  3. Web site: Garcia Jr. . John . December 14, 2019 . Top LB Trenton Simpson Commits to Clemson on Official Visit . July 23, 2023 . Sports Illustrated . en-us.
  4. Web site: Kornblut . Phil . December 15, 2019 . Clemson locks in highly-rated linebacker, former North Carolina commit . July 23, 2023 . The State.
  5. Web site: Needelman . Joshua . July 3, 2021 . New Clemson football starter has 'Who is this dude?' talent . July 23, 2023 . Post and Courier . en.
  6. Web site: Blau . Jon . November 24, 2021 . The son of Bravo Company: How Clemson's Trenton Simpson and his father united once more . July 23, 2023 . Post and Courier . en.
  7. Web site: Mink . Ryan . April 28, 2023 . Ravens Select Ultra-Athletic, Versatile LB Trenton Simpson in Third Round . July 23, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  8. Web site: Trenton Simpson 2023 Game Log . 2024-07-29 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.