Bob Simmons (offensive lineman)

Bob Simmons
No. 63, 65, 73
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1954-07-07) July 7, 1954
Temple, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Temple
College:Texas
NFL draft:1976: 3rd round, 77th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:88
Games started:70
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Gatling Simmons (born July 7, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, earning consensus All-American honors in 1975. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft.[2]

Simmons also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League.

References

  1. ^ Gretz, Bob (August 10, 1981). "Levy finds bright spots in losing effort". The Kansas City Times. pp. D2. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  2. ^ "Bob Simmons Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 17, 2025.