Wes Sims (American football) explained

Wes Sims
Number:60
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:April 8, 1981
Birth Place:Weatherford, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:330
High School:Weatherford (OK)
College:Oklahoma
Draftyear:2005
Draftround:6
Draftpick:177
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Pfr:SimsWe20

Wesley O. Sims (born April 8, 1981) is a former American football player in the National Football League (NFL).

Career

Sims attended Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Oklahoma and was a letterman and a standout in football and track & field. In football, he was a USA Today All-USA selection, and helped lead his team to the Class 4A state title as a senior. In track and field, Sims set the state records in the shot put (65 ft), and the discus (195 ft), winning the state championship four times indoor shot put, twice in outdoor shot put, and twice in discus.

He chose Oklahoma over Texas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Penn State, and Florida State.[1]

Sims was drafted by the Miami Dolphins as a sixth round pick (177th overall).[2] He was traded with Jamar Fletcher to the San Diego Chargers for David Boston. He played one game for the Chargers.[3]

He was also a member of the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bentley . Mac . August 4, 1999 . A Sooner Commitment Weatherford's Sims Picks Oklahoma Over Texas .
  2. Web site: 2005 NFL Draft Listing . May 7, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Wes Sims . pro-football-reference.com . Pro Football Reference . April 16, 2018.
  4. Web site: Wes Sims NFL Transactions . profootballarchives.com . May 15, 2024.