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Roy Simmons is a former guard out of Georgia Tech, selected by the New York Giants with the 201st overall pick (round 8) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Giants, Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Bulls.
Draft Details
Roy Simmons Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 29 | 3 |
Career History
- New York Giants (1979–1981)
- Washington Redskins (1983)
- Jacksonville Bulls (1985)
Born: Savannah, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
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LB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  KC |
 Mike Bell |
DE |  Colorado State |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Jack Thompson |
QB |  Washington State |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
 Dan Hampton |
DT |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 5 | BUF |
 Jerry Butler |
WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  BAL |
 Barry Krauss |
LB |  Alabama |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Phil Simms |
QB | Morehead State University |
| 1 | 8 |  LA |
 Ottis Anderson |
RB |  Miami |
| 1 | 9 | CHI |
 Al Harris |
LB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
 Keith Dorney |
G |  Penn State |
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