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词条 Cleo Simmons
释义

  1. Early years

  2. Professional career

     Dallas Cowboys  Indianapolis Colts 

  3. References

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| undraftedyear = 1983
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Cleo Simmons (born October 21, 1960) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Jackson State University.

Early years

Simmons attended Murphy High School, where he practiced football and basketball. He played as a linebacker and safety.

He accepted a football scholarship from Jackson State University.[1] He was converted into a tight end, playing mainly on special teams in his first years. As a junior, he became a starter.

As a senior, he led the team with 46 receptions for 712 yards and 7 touchdowns. He finished his college career with 54 receptions for 894 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Simmons was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1983 NFL Draft. He was waived on August 29.[2] He was recalled off waivers on August 30,[3] making the team's roster over fourth round draft choice Chris Faulkner.[4] As a rookie, he was the third-string tight end. He was released on August 14, 1984.[5]

Indianapolis Colts

On March 20, 1985, he was signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.[6] He was cut on August 19.[7]

References

1. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/10/24/Jackson-State-22-Grambling-6/3613404280000/ | title=Jackson State 22, Grambling 6 | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
2. ^{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19830828&id=ErNjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=P4EMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2840,7495062 | title=Barnes Cut by Cowboys | accessdate=January 19, 2019}}
3. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/08/31/A-good-part-of-the-Dallas-Cowboys-defense-is/2041431150400/ | title=A good part of the Dallas Cowboys' defense is... | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
4. ^{{cite news| title=Cowboys Cut Former Gator Chris Faulkner| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1320&dat=19830823&id=Uj9WAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3OkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3753,2594555| publisher=Gainesville Sun| agency=Associated Press| date=August 23, 1983| page=B1| accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
5. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/8797659/ | title=Cowboys slash three veterans to retain seven rookies | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
6. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/451798106/ | title=Transactions | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
7. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/13704202/ | title=Colts Waive 9 Players, More Cuts Expected | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
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7 : 1960 births|Living people|Sportspeople from Mobile, Alabama|Players of American football from Alabama|American football tight ends|Jackson State Tigers football players|Dallas Cowboys players

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