Career
Simpkins played college football at Catawba College but followed Catawba head coach David Bennett to Coastal Carolina University to finish his college career. He was one of Coastal Carolina"s first-ever First Team All-Big South players. He was signed in 2010 by the of the Indoor Football League.
Simpkins made a big impact on the team in the first year earning him the honors of the IFL 2010 Most Improved Player award.
On August 10, 2010 the signed Simpkins as an undrafted free agent. Simpkins was signed to the practice squad to start the 2010 season but on October 7, 2010, Simpkins was moved to the 53-man active roster.
Simpkins was released from the on October 26, 2010. On December 7, 2010 Simpkins was signed to the practice squad.
He was waived on August 3, 2011.
Simpkins signed with the of the Indoor Football League for the 2013 season. He was released on June 5, 2013.