Cleo Simmons

Simmons attended Murphy High School, where he practiced football and basketball. He played as a linebacker and safety.

He accepted a football scholarship from Jackson State University.^[1] He was converted into a tight end, playing mainly on special teams in his first years. As a junior, he became a starter.

As a senior, he led the team with 46 receptions for 712 yards and 7 touchdowns. He finished his college career with 54 receptions for 894 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Simmons was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1983 NFL draft. He was waived on August 29.^[2] He was recalled off waivers on August 30,^[3] making the team's roster over fourth round draft choice Chris Faulkner.^[4] As a rookie, he was the third-string tight end. He was released on August 14, 1984.^[5]

On March 20, 1985, he was signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts.^[6] He was cut on August 19.^[7]