Steven Sims
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{Use American English|date = September 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Steven Sims
| image = Steven Sims 2019.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Sims with the Washington Redskins in 2019
| current_team = Seattle Seahawks
| number = 84
| position = Wide receiver / Punt returner
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|3|31}}
| birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = Travis {{avoid wrap|(Pecan Grove, Texas)}}
| college = Kansas (2015–2018)
| undraftedyear = 2019
| pastteams =
- Washington Redskins / Football Team ({{NFL Year|2019|2020}})
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2021|2022}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2023|2024}})
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
| statweek =
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 78
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 704
| statlabel3 = Return yards
| statvalue3 = 2,023
| statlabel4 = Rushing yards
| statvalue4 = 174
| statlabel5 = Total touchdowns
| statvalue5 = 7
| pfr = SimsSt00
}}
Steven Sims Jr. (born March 31, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks and signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2019.
Early life and college
Sims attended and played high school football at Travis High School in Pecan Grove, Texas.{{Cite web |title=Steven Sims Jr., Fort Bend Travis , Wide Receiver |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Steven-Sims-Jr-57272/high-school-98898/ |access-date=November 25, 2019 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} A 2-star recruit, Sims committed to Kansas over offers from McNeese State, Prairie View A&M, Southeastern Louisiana, Southern, and Stephen F. Austin.{{Cite web |title=Steven Sims Jr. Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Steven-Sims-Jr-59677/RecruitInterests/ |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=247sports.com}} He was a wide receiver, kick returner, and punt returner at Kansas from 2015 to 2018.{{Cite web |title=Steven Sims Jr. College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/steven-sims-jr-1.html |access-date=November 25, 2019 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}
=Statistics=
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="15" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Kansas Jayhawks football}}"| Kansas Jayhawks |
| Year
|G |Rec |Yards |Avg |TD |
| 2015
| 11 | 30 | 349 | 11.6 | 2 |
| 2016
| 12 | 72 | 859 | 11.9 | 7 |
| 2017
| 11 | 59 | 839 | 14.2 | 6 |
| 2018
| 12 | 53 | 535 | 10.1 | 4 |
| style="font-weight:bold;" | [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/steven-sims-jr-1.html Career]
| style="font-weight:bold;" | 46 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 214 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 2,582 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 12.1 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 19 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 8 7/8
| weight = 184
| dash = 4.56
| ten split = 1.57
| twenty split = 2.72
| shuttle = 4.43
| cone drill = 7.20
| vertical = 31.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 7
| bench = 11
| arm span = 29 3/8
| hand span = 8 5/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1006399&DraftYear=2019 |title=Steven Sims Jr., Kansas, WR, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=March 12, 2022}}
}}
=Washington Redskins / Football Team=
File:Miles Killebrew (cropped).jpg as a rookie in 2019]]
Sims signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2019.{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2019 |title=Redskins Sign Eight College Free Agents |url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-sign-eight-college-free-agents |access-date=September 2, 2019 |website=Washington Redskins}} He had his first career reception, a three-yard gain from Case Keenum, in a Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, along with three carries for sixteen yards.{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Cowboys vs. Redskins – Game Summary |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/game?gameId=401128115 |access-date=September 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} He had his first career touchdown, a 65-yard rushing touchdown, against the New England Patriots on October 6, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Neel |first=Zachary |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Steven Sims Jr.'s 65-yard TD gives the Patriots their first deficit of the season |url=https://redskinswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/06/steven-sims-jr-s-65-yard-td-gives-the-patriots-their-first-deficit-of-the-season/ |access-date=November 25, 2019 |website=Redskins Wire |language=en}} In Week 12, he had his first kickoff return touchdown, for 91 yards, in a 19–16 win over the Detroit Lions, earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.{{Cite web |title=Steven Sims Turns Muffed Kickoff into 91 Yard TD! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPMNQqKMOAo |access-date=November 25, 2019 |website=YouTube.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 27, 2019 |title=Lamar Jackson, Chris Godwin among players of the week |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001081160/article/lamar-jackson-chris-godwin-among-players-of-the-week |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191127214851/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001081160/article/lamar-jackson-chris-godwin-among-players-of-the-week |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 27, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 16 against the New York Giants, Sims caught six passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns during the 41–35 overtime loss.{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Jones throws for 5 TDs, Giants beat Redskins in overtime |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127937 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Overall, Sims finished the 2019 season with 34 receptions for 310 receiving yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Steven Sims 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SimsSt00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
He played the first three games of the 2020 season before being placed on injured reserve for a knee injury on October 9, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=2020-10-09 |title=Washington puts Steven Sims on injured reserve, signs Joshua Garnett |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/09/washington-puts-steven-sims-on-injured-reserve-signs-joshua-garnett/ |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} He was activated off it on November 7.{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Scott |title=Washington Roster Moves: Steven Sims Jr. activated from injured reserve |url=https://www.hogshaven.com/2020/11/7/21551464/washington-roster-moves-steven-sims-jr-activated-from-injured-reserve |access-date=7 November 2020 |website=Hogs Haven|date=November 7, 2020 }} Sims played twelve games in the regular 2020 season and recorded 27 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown. In his first playoff appearance, Sims caught three passes for 33 yards and recorded the only Washington receiving touchdown in the Wild Card Playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{Cite web |last=Selby |first=Zach |date=February 10, 2021 |title=Washington 2021 Position Reset: Wide Receiver |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-2021-position-reset-wide-receiver |website=WashingtonFootball.com |accessdate=February 10, 2021}} He was released on August 23, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Manning |first=Bryan |title=Washington releases wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. |url=https://washingtonfootballwire.usatoday.com/2021/08/23/washington-releases-wide-receiver-steven-sims-jr/ |access-date=23 August 2021 |website=Washington Football Wire |date=August 23, 2021 |via=USA Today}}
=Buffalo Bills=
Sims signed with the Buffalo Bills on August 25, 2021,{{Cite web |last=Glab |first=Maddy |date=August 25, 2021 |title=Bills add WR Steven Sims |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-add-wr-steven-sims |website=BuffaloBills.com |accessdate=August 25, 2021}} but was released on August 31 as part of the Bills' final cuts.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Bills release 23 players to set the initial 2021 53-man roster |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-release-23-players-to-set-the-initial-2021-53-man-roster |access-date=August 31, 2021 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
On September 1, 2021, Sims signed with the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Steelers add 15 to practice squad |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-add-15-to-practice-squad |website=Steelers.com |accessdate=September 1, 2021}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 19, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=January 19, 2022 |title=Kuntz signed to a one-year contract |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/kuntz-signed-to-a-one-year-contract |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=Steelers.com}}
During the 2022 season, Sims played in 12 games and recorded 14 receptions for 104 yards and 13 rushing attempts for 70 yards.{{Cite web |title=Steven Sims 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SimsSt00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
=Houston Texans=
On March 24, 2023, Sims signed with the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-24 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-24-2023) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-24-2023 |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} He was released on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Texans announce initial 53-man roster |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-announce-initial-53-man-roster |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (8-30-2023) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-30-2023 |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on January 16, 2024.{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2024 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (1-16-2024) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-1-16-2024 |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} In the Divisional Round against the Ravens in the playoffs, Sims returned a punt 67 yards for a touchdown in the 34–10 loss.{{cite web | last=Simmons | first=Myles | title=Steven Sims returns punt 67 yards for touchdown, Texans-Ravens tied 10-10 | website=NBC Sports | date=2024-01-20 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/steven-sims-returns-punt-67-yards-for-touchdown-texans-ravens-tied-10-10 | access-date=2024-10-27}}
Sims re-signed with the Texans on March 21, 2024.{{Cite web |date=March 21, 2024 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (03-21-2024) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-03-21-2024 |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} He was released on December 20.{{cite web | last=Farabaugh | first=Nick | title=Houston Texans cut ties with former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver | website=pennlive | date=2024-12-21 | url=https://www.pennlive.com/steelers/2024/12/houston-texans-cut-ties-with-former-pittsburgh-steelers-wide-receiver.html#:~:text=The%20Houston%20Texans%20cut%20former,Sims%20has%20disappointed%20this%20season. | access-date=2025-03-02}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
On December 23, 2024, Sims was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Mink |first=Ryan |date=December 23, 2024 |title=Ravens Claim Wide Receiver Steven Sims |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-steven-sims-jr-claim-transaction-texans-release |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
References
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External links
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{{footballstats|yahoo=32187|espn=3917960|nfl=steven-sims}}
- [https://www.seahawks.com/team/players-roster/steven-sims/ Seattle Seahawks bio]
- [https://kuathletics.com/roster/steven-sims-jr/ Kansas Jayhawks bio]
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