Cleo Simmons

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

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Cleo Simmons
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Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1960-10-21) October 21, 1960 (age 64)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Murphy (AL)
College:Jackson State
Undrafted:1983
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:11
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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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

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