Justin Simmons

Denver Broncos 98th pick

FS ·

Boston College · 2016–2024

134

Games

479

Solo Tackles

4.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Justin Simmons is a former free safety out of Boston College, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 98th overall pick (round 3) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played 134 regular-season games from 2016 to 2024, with the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2016

Round

Round 3

Pick

98th overall

Team

Denver Broncos

Position

College

Boston College

Justin Simmons Career Stats

2× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2016 draft class in interceptions (32).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2016	DEN	12	25	5	2	1	1	2	4	0
2017	DEN	12	48	19	3	1	2	2	5	0
2018	DEN	16	68	26	0	0	0	3	4	0
2019	DEN	16	57	28	2	0	0	4	15	0
2020	DEN	16	75	19	3	0	0	5	9	0
2021	DEN	17	49	20	1	1.5	2	5	12	0
2022	DEN	12	34	27	2	0	0	6	7	3
2023	DEN	15	50	17	2	1	0	3	8	2
2024	ATL	16	32	26	2	0	0	2	7	0
Career		132	438	187	17	4.5	5	32	71	5

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

202 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.61s

Bench Press

16 reps

Vertical Jump

40"

Broad Jump

126"

3-Cone Drill

6.58s

Shuttle

3.85s

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