William Sims (American football) explained

William Sims
Number:57
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:December 30, 1970
Birth Place:Frankfurt, West Germany
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:258
High School:Brooks County
(Quitman, GA)
College:Southwestern Louisiana
Pastteams:
Pfr:SimsWi20

William Alfred Sims (born December 30, 1970) is a German former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).[2]

Sims was born in Frankfurt, West Germany. He attended Brooks County High School in Quitman, Georgia and played collegiate football at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.[2]

Sims was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent and spent the 1993 season on their practice squad. He dressed for eight games during the 1994 season as a special teams contributor. The Carolina Panthers selected Sims as their 26th pick in the 1995 NFL expansion draft, but he did not make the team.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Saints, 1997 Media Guide . 106 . 19 September 2024.
  2. Web site: William Sims Stats . . May 4, 2024.
  3. News: Feb 16, 1995 . Meet The 35 New Carolina Panthers . The Charlotte Observer.
  4. News: Aug 22, 1995 . Carolina reduces roster, waives 11 . Greensboro News and Record.