Anthony Simmons (American football)

Games played:	87
Games started:	79
Tackles:	595
Sacks:	10
Interceptions:	9
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Simmons
No. 51
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	June 20, 1976 (age 48); Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:	Spartanburg (SC)
College:	Clemson
NFL draft:	1998 / round: 1 / pick: 15
Career history
	Seattle Seahawks (1998–2004); New Orleans Saints (2006)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	PFWA All-Rookie Team (1998); Consensus All-American (1997); First-team All-American (1996); Third-team All-American (1995); 3× First-team All-ACC (1995–1997); ACC Rookie of the Year (1995);
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	87
Games started:	79
Tackles:	595
Sacks:	10
Interceptions:	9
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Lamont Simmons (born June 20, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for Clemson University, and earned All-American honors. He was selected in the first round of the 1998 NFL draft, and he played professionally for the Seattle Seahawks, and briefly, the New Orleans Saints of the NFL.