Tony Simmons

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position=Wide receiver
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birthdate=birth date and age|1974|12|8
Chicago, Illinois
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debutyear=1998
finalyear=2002
draftyear=1998
draftround=2
draftpick=52
college=Wisconsin
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* New England Patriots (1998-2000)
* Cleveland Browns (2001)
* Barcelona Dragons NFLE (2001)
* Indianapolis Colts (2001)
* Houston Texans (2002)
* New York Giants (2002)
* British Columbia Lions (CFL) (2005-2007)
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stat1value=58
stat2label=Receiving Yards
stat2value=998
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=6
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Tony DeAngelo Simmons (born December 8, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American football and Canadian football player. He played in the National Football League for the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, and most recently the New York Giants. In 2005, he signed with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League. In both the 2005 and 2006 CFL seasons, he had strong starts but suffered season-ending injuries after only a handful of games.

High school

Simmons attended St. Rita High School on Chicago's south side. In 1993 he was named "Chicago Sun-Times" Prep Athlete of the Year for his participation in both football and track. He won the state championship in the 100 and 200 meter dash with a time of 10.5 seconds and 21.58 seconds as a senior, respectively. He shares a distinction with two other NFL players that have also attended both St. Rita and the University of Wisconsin-Madison: former high school and college teammate Ahmad Merritt, and former Chicago Bear Dennis Lick. Simmons and Merritt both played and caught touchdown passes in World Bowl IX.

College career

Simmons played college football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He left Wisconsin as the school's all-time leader in touchdown receptions with 23 (this record has since been broken by Lee Evans). Simmons was drafted in the second round (52nd overall pick) of the 1998 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.

External links

* [http://www.cfl.ca/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=220 Tony Simmons] at CFL.ca
* [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12704 Tony Simmons] at NFL.com