Jerome Louis Simpson (born February 4, 1986 in Reidsville, North Carolina) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football and participated in track and field at Coastal Carolina. Contents 1 High school 2 Collegiate career 2.1 Freshman season 2.2 Sophomore season 2.3 Junior season 2.4 Senior season 3 Professional career 3.1 Cincinnati Bengals 4 Police Investigation 5 External links 6 References [edit] High school Jerome Simpson participated in football, basketball, and track while attending Reidsville High School. As a receiver in football, Simpson was an all-state selection as he led the Rams to consecutive state titles. In his senior season, Simpson won team MVP and set a championship record with 13 receptions for 133 yards and also added a 62-yard touchdown pass. He missed three games his fi! nal season, but still managed to total 96 receptions for 1,324 yards and 14 touchdowns, becoming the team's all-time receptions leader . He also played in the North Carolina Shrine Bowl and in the East-West annual game. In basketball, Simpson led the Rams to their first state basketball championship since 1995. As a senior, he scored 19 points in the title game and winning team MVP honors. He also ran on the state champion 4x400-meter relay team with a time of 3:21 in track. [edit] Collegiate career [edit] Freshman season Jerome Simpson enrolled at Coastal Carolina University in 2004 and started all 11 games as a true freshman at receiver. In the season opener against Morehead State, Simpson recorded four catches for 59 yards and two scores in his collegiate debut. The following game, against Davidson, Simpson totaled 89 yards on six receptions for a touchdown. Against Charleston, Simpson recorded his first ever 100-yard receiving game. He finished the season wi! th 26 catches for 419 yards and eight touchdowns and was honor! ed as th e Big South Conference Freshman of the Year. [edit] Sophomore season Simpson started six out of eleven games as a sophomore. He was named second-team All-Big South and to the South Carolina All-Star Team. He lead the team with 33 receptions for 527 yards and nine touchdowns, all single-season school records. In his best game of the season, a victory over James Madison, Simpson set a school record with 10 receptions for 162 yards and two touchdowns. Against Savannah State, Simpson set another school-record with a 60-yard reception for a touchdown. Simpson also was a member of the 2006 Big South Men's Championship Track and Field squad. He earned All-Big South honors after finished third in the high jump and long jump, setting a new school record for high jump with 2.05 meters. [edit] Junior season In 2006, Simpson started in 10 of 12 games. He was named first-team All-Big South, second-team All-American and South Carolina All-Star selections. Teaming with quarterback Tyler Th! igpen, who now plays for the Buffalo Bills, Simpson had 61 receptions for 1,077 yards and a Big South record 16 touchdowns, all school records. Against Georgia Southern, Simpson set a school record with 207 yards and two scores on only eight receptions. Against No. 3 Furman, he recorded 151 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown reception. In the school's first ever NCAA Tournament appearance, Simpson recorded 132 yards and two touchdowns against No. 1 Appalachian State. Simpson led the Big South with five games of 100 yards receiving or more. Simpson again competed in track and field as a junior, finished third in the NCAA Regionals in long jump and qualified for the 2007 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He was also a part of the 400-meter relay team that set a school record at the Championships. [edit] Senior season In 2007, Simpson broke all school careeer receiving records while playing in all 11 games. He also set numerous Big South r! ecords as a receiver and in track and field competition. With ! a new qu arterback after the graduation of Thigpen, he posted 41 receptions for 697 yards and 11 touchdowns, all lower than his junior totals. [edit] Professional career [edit] Cincinnati Bengals Jerome Simpson was selected in the 2nd round, 46th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was signed to a four-year contract but did not have any receptions during limited playing time in 2009. Due to injuries to Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco, Simpson made his second career start in Week 16 of the 2010 season and had a breakout performance, catching 6 passes for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns. He followed it up with 12 catches, 124 yards, and a touchdown in a game versus the Ravens to end the season with 18 receptions. [edit] Police Investigation In September 2011, police searched Simpson's home after intercepting a package to be delivered to his home containing 2 pounds of marijuana. When police arrived at Simpson's home, he allowed them to search his home. Upon searchin! g the home, the police found 6 more pounds of marijuana, scales, empty packages similar to the one intercepted by the police. Simpson's teammate Anthony Collins and his wife were at the residence and were also questioned by the police. No arrests were made.[1] Simpson continued to play during the rest of the 2011 season. The NFL has stated it will wait to decide if it will discipline Simpson until the police investigation is completed. [edit] External links Cincinnati Bengals bio [edit] References ^ "Feds: Home of Bengals' Simpson a pot distribution center". NFL.com. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822750c8/article/feds-home-of-bengals-simpson-a-pot-distribution-center?module=HP11_headline_stack. v d e Cincinnati Bengals 2008 NFL Draft selections Keith Rivers • Jerome Simpson • Pat Sims • Andre Caldwell • Anthony Collins • Jason Shirley • Corey Lynch • Matt Sherry • Angelo Craig • Mario Urrutia v d e Cincinnati Bengals current roster Active ros! ter 2 Mike Nugent | 7 Bruce Gradkowski | 10 Kevin Hu! ber ;| 14 Andy Dalton | 16 Andrew Hawkins | 18 A. J. Green | 19 Brandon Tate | 20 Reggie Nelson | 21 Brandon Ghee | 22 Nate Clements | 23 Kelly Jennings | 24 Adam Jones | 26 Taylor Mays | 27 Gibril Wilson | 28 Bernard Scott | 30 Cedric Peerman | 31 Robert Sands | 32 Cedric Benson | 36 Chris Pressley | 40 Brian Leonard | 42 Chris Crocker | 45 Jeromy Miles | 46 Clark Harris | 51 Dan Skuta | 52 Dontay Moch | 53 Thomas Howard | 57 Vincent Rey | 58 Rey Maualuga | 59 Brandon Johnson | 60 Otis Hudson | 62 Nate Livings | 64 Kyle Cook | 65 Clint Boling | 66 Mike McGlynn | 68 Jonathan Fanene | 71 Andre Smith | 73 Anthony Collins | 74 Dennis Roland | 77 Andrew Whitworth | 81 Colin Cochart | 84 Jermaine Gresham | 86 Donald Lee | 87 Andre Caldwell | 88 Ryan Whalen | 89 Jerome Simpson |! 91 Robert Geathers | 92 Frostee Rucker | 93 Michael Johnson | 94 Domata Peko | 96 Carlos Dunlap | 97 Geno Atkins | 98 Nick Hayden | 99 Manny Lawson Reserve lists 11 Jordan Shipley (IR) | 29 Leon Hall (IR) | 55 Keith Rivers (NF-Inj.) | 56 Roddrick Muckelroy (IR) | 63 Bobbie Williams (IR) | 83 Bo Scaife (IR) | 90 Pat Sims (IR) Practice squad 5 Zac Robinson | 25 Devon Torrence | 35 James Develin | 37 John Bowie (Injured) | 41 DeQuin Evans (Injured) | 50 Micah Johnson | 76 Matt O'Donnell | 80 Chase Coffman | 85 Armon Binns | 95 Swanson Miller
| No. 89 Cincinnati Bengals | |
| Wide Receiver | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: February 4, 1986 | |
| Place of birth: Reidsville, North Carolina | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College : Coastal Carolina | |
| NFL Draft : 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46 | |
| Debuted in 2008 for the Cincinnati Bengals | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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