Quick Info
| Profession | American football defensive tackle |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Jena, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Jeffery Simmons
28/10/2026
Simmons addressed trade speculation ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline, saying he had not heard from his agent or the Titans about a trade. The Titans were 1-6 at the time, which kept him in the trade conversation. He said he expects to remain in Tennessee.
19/06/2026
The Tennessee Titans and Jeffery Simmons agreed to a multi-year contract extension that made him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. The deal is reported as three years and $105.8 million, with $100 million guaranteed. Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi called him a pillar of the franchise.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jeffery Bernard Simmons Jr. |
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| Current Team | Tennessee Titans |
| Jersey Number | 98 |
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Summary | Plays as a defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League after being selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. In June 2026 he signed a three-year contract extension worth $105.8 million, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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| Weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Noxubee County High School (Macon, Mississippi) |
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| College | Mississippi State University (2016–2018) |
Family
| Uncle | Jason Hatcher, former NFL player who played 10 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders |
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Career
| NFL Draft | 2019, first round, 19th overall pick by the Tennessee Titans | ||||||||
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| Team History | Tennessee Titans (2019–present) | ||||||||
| Contract | Received a multi-year contract extension during the 2023 offseason; signed a three-year extension in June 2026 worth $105.8 million with $100 million guaranteed | ||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Spent the start of his rookie 2019 season on the non-football injury list while recovering from a torn ACL before debuting in October 2019. | |
| 2. Was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 9 of the 2020 season. | |
| 3. Was named an AP first-team All-Pro defensive tackle in 2025 and started in his fourth career Pro Bowl that season. | |
| 4. Led the Titans with a career-high 60 quarterback pressures in 2025. |
