He played college football at University of Tennessee at Martin and attended Northwest High School and Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio where he played football and participated in track and field.

He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Orlando Predators, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Arizona Rattlers, Cleveland Gladiators, Ottawa Redblacks and Baltimore Brigade.

He was the team's back up wide receiver for 2 years and helped the Yellow Jackets to 16 wins.

[13] Sims was activated On June 6, 2015, and appeared in the Rattlers final game of the season scoring two touchdowns.

[14] Sims recorded career highs in all statistical categories in 2016 with 92 receptions, 1,112 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns.

Sims emerged as the Gladiators number one receiver in 2017 and earned Second-team All-Arena honors.