Jasper Simmons

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Jasper Simmons
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Born: (1989-08-20) August 20, 1989 (age 34)
Pensacola, Florida
Career information
StatusPractice roster
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
CollegeMissouri
Career history
As player
20112012Toronto Argonauts
2014Ottawa Redblacks
2015Calgary Stampeders
2015Winnipeg 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

  1. ^ Missouri safety Simmons suspended
  2. ^ "Former Argo Simmons one of three inked by Ottawa". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
  3. ^ "Stampeders trade WR Price to Redblacks for LB Simmons, WR Buckner". TSN.

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