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USFL Draft: Former Georgia WR Tyler Simmons picked by Houston Gamblers

Simmons is headed to Houston…

The USFL (United States Football League) held its inaugural draft this week.

With the seventh pick in the 16th round, the Houston Gamblers selected former Georgia receiver Tyler Simmons.

Simmons, who played for the Bulldogs from 2016-2019, was a key special teams contributor throughout his career and eventually filled a starting receiver role in 2019.

The Powder Springs, Ga., native played in 48 games, catching 35 passes for 438 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver at Georgia. Simmons also added 143 yards in punt returns in his career.

Simmons went undrafted in 2020 but signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent before being released in August of last year.

 

The USFL is a football league currently set to begin on April 16 and run through July 3. Games will be broadcast on Fox, NBC and USA.

 

Former Georgia WR scores NFL’s second touchdown of preseason

Former Georgia Bulldogs standout wide receiver Tyler Simmons signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after Georgia’s pro day.

Former Georgia Bulldogs standout wide receiver Tyler Simmons scored the NFL’s second touchdown of the preseason. Simmons’ score gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a 15-3 lead over the Dallas Cowboys.

Tyler Simmons earned another NFL opportunity this offseason following Georgia’s pro day. Simmons is competing for an NFL roster spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers this NFL season. His preseason touchdown will certainly help his cause.

Simmons, who had a brief stint last year on the Houston Texans’ practice squad, benefited from Georgia’s pro day. Kirby Smart invited a few former Georgia Bulldogs to compete in the event and boost their exposure in front of NFL scouts.

The list of those attending UGA’s pro day included Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Following Georgia’s pro day, Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert offered Simmons a chance to compete for a roster spot in 2021.

Simmons is effective as a wide receiver or as a special teams player, and he can carry the ball occasionally. Simmons’ versatile skills and athletic profile helped him turn some heads at Georgia’s pro day and ultimately get another opportunity in the NFL.

Smart did the right thing to invite Simmons and David Marshall to Georgia’s pro day. Simmons will have to work to make the Steelers’ opening day roster, but he could turn his time with Pittsburgh into another offer elsewhere.

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Former UGA WR earns NFL opportunity after pro day

Former Georgia Bulldogs standout wide receiver Tyler Simmons has earned another NFL opportunity following Georgia’s pro day.

Former Georgia Bulldogs standout wide receiver Tyler Simmons has earned another NFL opportunity following Georgia’s pro day. Simmons will have a chance to compete for an NFL roster spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers this NFL season.

Simmons, who had a brief stint last year on the Houston Texans’ practice squad, benefited from Georgia’s pro day. Kirby Smart invited a few former Georgia Bulldogs to compete in the event and boost their exposure in front of NFL scouts.

The list of those attending UGA’s pro day included Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Following Georgia’s pro day, Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert offered Simmons a chance to compete for a roster spot in 2021.

Simmons is effective as a wide receiver, special teams player, and can carry the ball occasionally. Simmons’ versatile skills and athletic profile helped him turn some heads at Georgia’s pro day and ultimately get another opportunity in the NFL.

Smart did the right thing to invite Simmons and David Marshall to Georgia’s pro day. While Simmons may not make the Steelers’ opening day roster, he could turn his time in Pittsburgh into another offer elsewhere.

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Former Georgia WR’s new merchandise: ‘Tyler Simmons Was Onsides’

Former Georgia receiver Tyler Simmons has released merchandise featuring the phrase ‘Tyler Simmons Was Onsides.” Details and more here.

Former Georgia receiver Tyler Simmons has released merchandise featuring the phrase ‘Tyler Simmons Was Onsides.”

For every $25 made, $1 will be donated to Extra Special People, a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities.

Simmons is synonymous with UGA’s 2018 title game loss versus Alabama. The Powder Springs, Georgia, native, then a sophomore, appeared to block a punt late in the third quarter, which would have given the Bulldogs a chance to extended the lead and put Alabama into full comeback mode.

Instead, officials called Simmons offside and Alabama punted once more, this time without any mishaps, giving Alabama a much more accomplishable task of getting back in the game from 10 points down.

We are well aware of what happened next, and I will not rehash it here, but be the judge yourself – was Simmons onside or not?

In my opinion, Simmons was clearly onside and every Alabama fan should keep that in mind when they think back to this game.

I love that Simmons has used the phrase for his benefit, but more importantly, the donations to ESP for every $25 sold is a program everyone can get behind.

You can buy here.

 

Former Bulldogs Brandon Boykin and Chris Burnette joined “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton” to talk Dawgs, their new podcast and more! Listen here for lots of laughs!

Former Georgia WR Tyler Simmons’ new number on Houston Texans

Former Georgia football WR Tyler Simmons received his new number from the Houston Texans this week.

Former Georgia wide receiver Tyler Simmons did not get picked in the 2020 NFL Draft, but shortly signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Houston Texans.

At Georgia, Simmons wore #87.

The Texans announced on Twitter that Simmons will be wearing #86 in Houston.

Speed kills, and Simmons has plenty of it.

A former three-star recruit out of McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, Simmons never really got much of an opportunity to shine in the Bulldogs’ offense.

Georgia did get creative with him, though, as he scored two career touchdowns on the ground via jet sweeps.

In all, Simmons recorded 658 total yards and five touchdowns as a Bulldog.

Oh, and he was onside.

 

Georgia WR Tyler Simmons signs UDFA deal with Houston Texans

Georgia football WR Tyler Simmons has signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.

Former Georgia wide receiver Tyler Simmons, who did not get picked in the NFL Draft, has found a new home.

Simmons is going to the Houston Texans in hopes of earning a roster spot.

Speed kills, and Simmons has plenty of it.

A former three star recruit out of McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, Simmons never really got much of an opportunity to shine in the Bulldogs’ offense.

Georgia did get creative with him, though, as he scored two career touchdowns on the ground via jet sweeps.

In all, Simmons recorded 658 total yards and five touchdowns as a Bulldog.

Oh, and he was onside.