Cleo Simmons (born October 21, 1960) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Jackson State University.
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| Position: | Tight end | ||
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| Born: | (1960-10-21) October 21, 1960 (age 61) Mobile, Alabama | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Murphy (AL) | ||
| College: | Jackson State | ||
| Undrafted: | 1983 | ||
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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.
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]
On March 20, 1985, he was signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.[6] He was cut on August 19.[7]