Eugene Sims
West Texas A&M University
Football
2008-09
 
Accomplishments at WT:

• Two-time LSC Defensive Lineman of the Year
• AFCA All-American
• Team was 18-7 during his time as a Buffalo
• Helped team to 11-2 record and the second round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2008

 
Statistics:

• Career: 112 Tackles, 26.5 For a Loss, 17 Sacks

 
Where they are now:  Sims was drafted with the 189th pick in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams as he saw time in 99 games with 20 starts for the Rams from 2010-16. He registered 150 total tackles during his professional career highlighted by 12 sacks, two interceptions and four fumble recoveries.  Sims was inducted to the WT Hall of Champions Class of 2022.
 
 
 
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