Jasper Simmons
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Born: | Pensacola, Florida | August 20, 1989
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Career information | |
Status | Practice roster |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | LB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
College | Missouri |
Career history | |
As player | |
2011–2012 | Toronto Argonauts |
2014 | Ottawa Redblacks |
2015 | Calgary Stampeders |
2015 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Jasper Simmons (born August 20, 1989) is a Canadian football linebacker. He played for the Calgary Stampeders and the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Missouri.
College career
Simmons attended Hutchinson Community College for two years before attending the University of Missouri in 2009 and 2010. As a senior, he was suspended indefinitely by Missouri.[1]
Professional career
Toronto Argonauts
Simmons signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 2011. He saw limited playing time in two seasons with the Argos; totaling only 6 defensive tackles, 4 special teams tackles and 2 interceptions.
Ottawa RedBlacks
In 2014, he signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[2] That season, he led the RedBlacks in tackles with 80, and also had 2 interceptions for 61 yards.[citation needed]
Calgary Stampeders
On January 15, 2015, the Ottawa RedBlacks traded Jasper Simmons and WR Dan Buckner to the Stampeders in exchange for WR Maurice Price.[3] He was released by the Stampeders on August 18, 2015.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Simmon signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on August 19, 2015.
References
- ^ Missouri safety Simmons suspended
- ^ "Former Argo Simmons one of three inked by Ottawa". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- ^ "Stampeders trade WR Price to Redblacks for LB Simmons, WR Buckner". TSN.