Shortly after the draft ended, Simmons joined the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
Recording five interceptions on the season while being named first-team all-Cobb County by the Marietta Daily Journal.
Simmons also was an honorable mention Class 5-A all-state selection by the Georgia Sports Writers Association and was named the Cobb County Touchdown Club Defensive Back of the Year.
The talented transfer jumped right into the Gophers’ starting lineup and helped to solidify the secondary in the first year.
His senior year Simmons had 33 tackles, 2 interceptions, 8 pass breakups and a returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown.