Justin Simmons ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Simmons in the top 3% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Simmons a career score of 78, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Justin Simmons
Height6'2"
Weight202 lb
BornNov 19, 1993
Age32
College
All-Time Rank & Honors
career ranks, postseason ranks, awards, title contextRegular-season all-time ranks
2x
Pro Bowls
An all-time caliber defensive back (top 5% all-time) who combined elite production with exceptional availability — almost never missed time. Iron Legends define eras — they show up, every game, for years on end.
Career Value · VORP
VORP 227 · #280 · EliteWorth 227 points of value above a freely-available replacement safety — top 7% of all 4,666 ranked at the position. 9 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
227 career value over replacement — #280 all-time of 4,666. 25.2/season above a replacement-level S.
Career Profile
Draft OutcomeSteal ↑
Pick #98 (Rd 3) · DEN · 2016 · +40.5 vs expected KV-H
78actual
37.5 expected · Δ+40.5
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