Background
Simon was born in Eunice, Louisiana.
Simon was born in Eunice, Louisiana.
He attended Eunice High School, and played football, basketball, and ran track for the Eunice Battling Bobcats.
Simon played college football for Louisiana State University (Louisiana State University). The Seattle Seahawks selected him in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played both receiver and defensive back in high school.
He decided to enter the NFL Draft after his junior season.
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks chose Simon in the fifth round, with the 138th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. On August 27, 2013, the Seahawks placed Simon on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
Next season, the Seahawks made it back to the Super Bowl. Simon got to play in Super Bowl XLIX due to an injury teammate Jeremy Lane suffered in the game.
Simon allowed 2 touchdowns and the Seahawks failed to repeat as Super Bowl champions after they lost 28-24 to the New England Patriots.
Simon received an athletic scholarship to attend Louisiana State University, where he was a member of coach Les Miles" Louisiana State University Tigers football team from 2010 to 2012.