Quentin Sims

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Quentin Sims

| image = Quentin Sims.jpg

| caption = Sims with the Cleveland Gladiators in 2017

| current_team =

| number = 5, 18

| position = Wide receiver

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|7|11}}

| birth_place = Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 3

| weight_lbs = 205

| high_school = Cincinnati (OH) Colerain

| college = UT Martin

| undraftedyear = 2013

| pastteams =

New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
Orlando Predators ({{AFL Year|2014}})
Winnipeg Blue Bombers ({{CFL Year|2014}})*
Arizona Rattlers ({{AFL Year|2015}})
Cleveland Gladiators ({{AFL Year|2016}}–{{AFL Year|2017}})
Ottawa Redblacks ({{CFL Year|2017}})*
Baltimore Brigade ({{AFL Year|2018}})
Albany Empire ({{AFL Year|2019}})

| highlights =

ArenaBowl champion (XXXII)
Second-team All-Arena (2017)
First-team All-Ohio Valley Conference (2012)

| aflstatlabel1 = Receptions

| aflstatvalue1 = 174

| aflstatlabel2 = Receiving yards

| aflstatvalue2 = 2,193

| aflstatlabel3 = Receiving TDs

| aflstatvalue3 = 53

| afl = 12822

}}

Quentin Sims (born July 11, 1990) is an American former professsional football wide receiver. He played college football at University of Tennessee at Martin and attended Northwest High School and Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio where he played football and participated in track and field. He was a member of the New England Patriots, Orlando Predators, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Arizona Rattlers, Cleveland Gladiators, Ottawa Redblacks, Baltimore Brigade, and Albany Empire.

College career

Sims played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 2008 to 2010. He was the team's back up wide receiver for 2 years and helped the Yellow Jackets to 16 wins. He transferred to UT Martin where he played from 2011 to 2012. He was the team's starter for two years and helped the Skyhawks to 13 wins. He played in 45 games during his career including 22 starts at wide receiver. As a senior in 2012, Sims was named First-team All-Ohio Valley Conference.{{cite web |url=http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/5484 |title=Madness 2012 Ohio Valley All-Conference Teams |date=November 20, 2012 |publisher=College Sports Madness |work=www.collegesportsmadness.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}}

=Statistics=

Sims's college statistics are as follows:{{cite web |title=Quentin Sims |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/quentin-sims-1.html |publisher=USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties |work=www.sports-reference.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.utmsports.com/stats/Football/2011/plyr_89.htm |title=2011 Quentin Sims Game-by-game stats |publisher=University of Tennessee at Martin |work=www.utmsports.com |access-date=June 9, 2017 |archive-date=October 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017174526/http://www.utmsports.com/stats/Football/2011/plyr_89.htm |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.utmsports.com/stats/Football/2012/plyr_1.htm |title=2012 Quentin Sims Game-by-game stats |publisher=University of Tennessee at Martin |work=www.utmsports.com |access-date=June 9, 2017 |archive-date=December 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225112457/http://www.utmsports.com/stats/Football/2012/plyr_1.htm |url-status=dead }}

rowspan=2\|Season ! colspan=4\|Receiving ! colspan=4\|Rushing ! colspan=4\|Kick return ! colspan=4\|Punt return
class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
Rec	Yards	Avg	TDs	Att	Yards	Avg	TDs	Ret	Yards	Avg	TDs	Ret	Yards	Avg	TDs
! colspan="21" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets\|color=white}};" \|{{center\|Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets}}
2008 \| colspan=16 style="text-align:center;" \| Redshirt
2009 \| 0	0	--	0	0	0	--	0	0	0	--	0	0	0	--	0
2010 \| 0	0	--	0	2	19	9.5	0	0	0	--	0	0	0	--	0
! colspan="21" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle\|UT Martin Skyhawks\|border=2\|color=white}}" \|{{center\|UT Martin Skyhawks}}
2011 \| 54	712	13.2	10	0	0	--	0	1	-2	-2.0	0	5	37	7.4	0
2012 \| 86	1,092	12.7	16	0	0	--	0	0	0	--	0	0	0	--	0
NCAA career totals ! 140	1,804	12.9	26	2	19	9.5	0	1	-2	-2.0	0	5	37	7.4	0

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

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| weight = 208

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| note = All values from Lane College Pro Day{{cite web |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=84388&draftyear=2013&genpos=wr |title=Quentin Sims |publisher=The Sports Xchange |work=www.nfldraftscout.com | access-date=June 9, 2017}}

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=New England Patriots=

Sims signed as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots on July 19, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://nesn.com/2013/08/tim-tebow-finding-comfort-level-with-quentin-sims-extended-work-together-finally-pays-off-for-patriots/ |title=Tim Tebow Finding Comfort Level With Quentin Sims, As Extended Work Together Finally Pays Off for Patriots |author=Luke Hughes |date=August 30, 2013 |publisher=NESN |work=www.nesn.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}} He played in all four of the Patriots preseason games before he was cut on August 31, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://nesn.com/2013/08/quentin-sims-george-winn-justin-green-among-patriots-cuts-who-could-be-fits-for-practice-squad/ |title=Quentin Sims, George Winn, Justin Green Among Patriots Cuts Who Could Be Fits for Practice Squad |author=Luke Hughes |date=August 31, 2013 |publisher=NESN |work=www.nesn.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}} On September 2, 2013, Sims was signed to the Patriots practice squad.{{cite web |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2013/09/02/patriots-sign-wr-quentin-sims-practice-squad |title=Patriots sign WR Quentin Sims to the practice squad |date=September 2, 2013 |publisher=New England Patriots |work=www.patriots.com |access-date=June 9, 2017 |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804123357/http://www.patriots.com/news/2013/09/02/patriots-sign-wr-quentin-sims-practice-squad |url-status=dead }} He was cut on September 10, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://musketfire.com/2013/09/10/patriots-cut-quentin-sims-add-j-francis/ |title=Patriots cut Quentin Sims, add A.J. Francis |author=Joe Soriano |date=September 10, 2013 |publisher=FanSided Inc. |work=www.musketfire.com |access-date=June 9, 2017 |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804114357/https://musketfire.com/2013/09/10/patriots-cut-quentin-sims-add-j-francis/ |url-status=dead }}

=Orlando Predators=

Sims was assigned to the Orlando Predators in 2013. Sims was activated from other league exempt status on May 12, 2014. However, he was placed on the refused to report list on May 13. He was placed on reassignment on June 6, 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=13 |title=Orlando Predators Historical Transactions |publisher=ArenaFan |work=www.arenafan.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}}

=Winnipeg Blue Bombers=

Sims signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 5, 2014.{{cite web |url=https://www.thescore.com/cfl/news/425416-winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-new-import-receiver-quentin-sims |title=Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign new import receiver Quentin Sims |date=February 5, 2014 |publisher=Score Media Ventures Inc. |work=www.thescore.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}} He was cut on May 1, 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/Bombers-add-four-imports-release-five-257572171.html |title=Bombers add four imports, release five |date=May 1, 2014 |publisher=Winnipeg Free Press |work=www.winnipegfreepress.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}}

=Arizona Rattlers=

Sims was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers on June 24, 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=21 |title=Arizona Rattlers Historical Transactions |publisher=ArenaFan |work=www.arenafan.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}} Sims was activated On June 6, 2015, and appeared in the Rattlers final game of the season scoring two touchdowns. He played in the Rattlers National Conference Semifinals but did not play in the National Conference Championship loss to the San Jose SaberCats. On October 12, 2015, the Rattlers picked up Sims' rookie option, but on November 5, 2015, Sims was placed on recallable reassignment.

=Cleveland Gladiators=

On February 5, 2016, Sims was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators.{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=131 |title=Cleveland Gladiators Historical Transactions |publisher=ArenaFan |work=www.arenafan.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}} Sims recorded career highs in all statistical categories in 2016 with 92 receptions, 1,112 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns. Sims emerged as the Gladiators number one receiver in 2017 and earned Second-team All-Arena honors.{{cite web |url=http://www.patspulpit.com/2017/5/15/15635128/briefly-a-new-england-patriot-quentin-sims-now-the-arena-football-leagues-receiving-leader |title=Briefly a Patriot, Quentin Sims now the Arena Football League's receiving leader |author=Oliver Thomas |date=May 15, 2017 |publisher=Vox Media, Inc. |work=www.patspulpit.com |access-date=June 9, 2017}}{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafootball.com/articles/afl-announces-all-arena-first-and-second-teams | title=AFL Announces All-Arena First and Second-teams | publisher=arenafootball.com | date=August 21, 2017 | access-date=September 15, 2017 | url-status=usurped | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916034752/http://www.arenafootball.com/articles/afl-announces-all-arena-first-and-second-teams | archive-date=September 16, 2017 }}

=Ottawa Redblacks=

Sims was signed to the Ottawa Redblacks' practice roster on September 6, 2017. He was released by the Redblacks on September 12, 2017.{{cite web | url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions-2017/ | title=TRANSACTIONS – 2017 | publisher=cfl.ca | access-date=March 22, 2018 | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322142437/https://www.cfl.ca/transactions-2017/ | archive-date=March 22, 2018 }}

=Baltimore Brigade=

On March 22, 2018, Sims was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.{{cite web | url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Baltimore_Brigade-235/transactions/ | title=Team Transactions | publisher=arenafan.com | access-date=March 27, 2018 | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328013828/http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Baltimore_Brigade-235/transactions/ | archive-date=March 28, 2018 }}