Jake Simpson

Height:
6-0
Weight:
220
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Buford, GA
High School:
Buford

2017 (Freshman)
Saw his first action against Presbyterian ... Member of the punt coverage and kickoff return teams ... Played on kickoff return and punt return teams at Syracuse (11/11) ... Played on kickoff return and punt return teams vs. Duke ... Earned his first varsity letter ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

High School
Team captain ... three-star prospect by 247 and ESPN ... Rated as the No. 79 linebacker in the nation by ESPN ... First Team all-region in both 2015 and 2016 ... Honorable mention all-state class 5-A by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution ... Helped the Wolves to three straight state championship games from 2013 through 2015 ... Won one state title and finished second twice ... As a senior, collected 103 tackles, five tackles for loss, nine QB pressures, three sacks, an interception and five pass break-ups ... Had 18 receptions for 270 yards and two touchdowns on offense ... Had 97 tackles on the season in 2015 ... Honorable mention all-county selection as a junior.

Personal
Son of Tricia and Jess Simpson ... Born Sept. 17, 1998 ... Played for his father, Jess, at Buford High School ... Father is now the DL coach at Miami ... Brother, Cooper, attends Army West Point ... Participated in IDEALS Leadership school ... Member of the A Honor Roll all throughout high school.