1. Eugene Sims was born on March 18,1986 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League.
14 Facts About Eugene Sims
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Eugene Sims was selected by the St Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft.
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Eugene Sims enjoyed a standout prep career at Mize Attendance Center in Mississippi competing in football as well as track and field.
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Eugene Sims began his college career at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi where he recorded 5 tackles, one sacks QB sacks three tackled for losses and one forced fumble as a sophomore.
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Eugene Sims was rewarded at season's end with an appearance in the MACJC All-Star game.
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Eugene Sims moved to the defensive line in 2006 after being a two -game starter for the Bobcats at strong safety in 2005.
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Eugene Sims was the Buffs' starting defensive end in only 5 games and registered 10 tackles and 13 tackles for losses and 10 sacks and eight hurries and two passes broken up.
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Eugene Sims had a team-high 13.5 tackles for losses, as well as 7.0 sacks, five pass breakups, five quarterback hurries, two blocked kicks, three forced fumbles and one safety.
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Eugene Sims was named Lone Star Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year for a second consecutive season, as well as being a First-team All-LSC South Division selection.
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Eugene Sims garnered AFCA small college All-America recognition in addition to being named AP Third-team Little All-America.
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Eugene Sims was selected in the seventh round by the St Louis Rams.
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On June 28,2010, Eugene Sims signed a four-year, $1.34 million contract including a $250,000 signing bonus.
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On September 5,2010, Eugene Sims made the Rams 53-man roster.
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Eugene Sims re-signed with the Rams on a three-year, $10 million contract on March 13,2016.