Ernie Sims III was born on December 23,1984 and is an American college football coach and former professional player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
34 Facts About Ernie Sims
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Ernie Sims is a defensive analyst for Florida State University, a position he has held since 2024.
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Ernie Sims played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft.
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Ernie Sims played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys.
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On National Signing Day, Ernie Sims chose the Seminoles over the Gators.
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In 2003, as a true freshman at Florida State, Ernie Sims played in all 13 games of the season, including the Orange Bowl against Miami, as a back-up outside linebacker.
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Ernie Sims finished ninth on the team with 42 tackles, and added two tackles for lost yardage, two pass break-ups, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.
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Ernie Sims was one of the Seminoles' top special teams performers.
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Ernie Sims earned ACC Rookie of the Week for his efforts against Wake Forest, which included a season-high 10 tackles.
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Ernie Sims recorded a single-season career-high nine tackles for lost yardage, 4.5 quarterback sacks, nine quarterback hurries, five pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
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In three games, Ernie Sims recorded double-digit tackles, including a career-high 12 tackles against the Gators.
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Ernie Sims followed that performance with eight tackles, one tackle for lost yardage, a sack and a pass break-up against Wake Forest.
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Each of those weeks, Ernie Sims earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week, as the only player in the ACC to earn the ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors multiple times during the season.
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In July 2005, Ernie Sims was arrested on charges of battery and resisting an officer, allegedly shoving his then-girlfriend "repeatedly to the ground" during an argument in the parking lot of a FSU residence hall.
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Ernie Sims had a productive, but not spectacular junior season, starting all 13 games, including the Orange Bowl.
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In January 2006, Ernie Sims announced that he would forgo his senior season to focus on a career in the NFL.
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Ernie Sims was targeted by Lions general manager Matt Millen to bolster the Lions' defense at weakside linebacker.
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Ernie Sims was the highest selected Seminoles defender since Corey Simon in 2000.
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Ernie Sims started all 16 games his rookie season at outside linebacker, collecting 124 tackles and was credited with a half sack and one pass deflection.
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On September 3,2007, Ernie Sims was named one of five captains for the 2007 Detroit Lions.
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The Lions former head coach, Rod Marinelli, said that Ernie Sims' resembled that of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks in his early years, being described as a fast, punishing, sure-tackler.
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Ernie Sims was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on April 19,2010, in a three-team trade.
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Ernie Sims wasn't re-signed at the end of the year.
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Ernie Sims quickly became a starter by his second game and eventually the unit's defensive play caller, after injuries decimated the position further.
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Ernie Sims finished the season with 42 tackles, one sack, 2 quarterback pressures and 3 passes defensed.
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Ernie Sims recorded 10 tackles in the Cowboys' emotional week 14 win against the Cincinnati Bengals, a day after the team received news of the death of Jerry Brown and the arrest of Josh Brent.
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On March 18,2013, Ernie Sims was signed to a one-year contract at the league minimum salary.
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Ernie Sims registered 42 tackles, a forced fumble and started 6 games while replacing Bruce Carter, Justin Durant and Sean Lee at different times.
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Ernie Sims wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.
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On June 3,2014, Ernie Sims signed 1-year deal to replace the suspended Daryl Washington.
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On May 29,2009, Ernie Sims married Brooke McGriff, who is pursuing a degree in education at Tallahassee Community College.
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Ernie Sims' mother, Alice Ernie Sims, formerly Alice Bennett, was an All-American sprinter on the Florida State track and field team from 1980 through 1983.
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Ernie Sims owns a small collection of animals: 5 dogs and 1 type of reptile.
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Ernie Sims has his own local sports talk radio show.