Career
Kansas City Chiefs
Sims played college football for the University of North Carolina and was the 6th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. Sims was a college teammate of the Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers. He graduated from Dorman High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina. During his tenure with Kansas City, Sims played in a total of 74 games and notched 54 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 interception.
In 2006 Herm Edwards took over as coach of the Chiefs, and Sims saw his playing time reduced.
He is remembered as one of the Chiefs Worst Draft Busts of all time. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
He was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 1, 2007 for an undisclosed future draft pick.
On February 19, 2009, Sims signed a four-year/$8 million contract with the Buccaneers. On November 23, 2010, the Buccaneers released Sims.
Foreign the season, Sims totaled four tackles with no sacks in six games for Tampa Bay.
Seattle Seahawks
Sims signed with the Seattle Seahawks on July 31, 2011, but was released on August 20. NFL season.