A native of Selma, Alabama, Simmons started six games at left guard as a junior at Tennessee State in 2018.
He also played in College Gridiron Showcase and the Hula Bowl all-star game.
[1] Simmons was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 227th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft.
[4] He was released as part of final roster cuts on September 5,[5] and was added to the practice squad the following day.
[19][20] On December 10, 2024, Simmons signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).