Education
East Peoria (Illinois). He played college football at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and attended attended East Peoria High School in East Peoria, Illinois.
East Peoria (Illinois). He played college football at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and attended attended East Peoria High School in East Peoria, Illinois.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the twelfth round of the 1992 NFL Draft. Simpson played high school football for the East Peoria High School Red Raiders. He was a four-year starter for the Red Raiders as well as a two-time All-Conference and All-State selection.
He also participated in wrestling, compiling a record of 157-4, including 3rd and 4th place IHSA state finishes.
Simpson was inducted the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Simpson played for the Illinois Fighting Illini from 1988 to 1991, starting all 48 games of his career.
He was also a two-time All-Big Ten selection. Simpson was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 329th pick in the 1992 NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Simpson played in four games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1994.
London Monarchs
Simpson played for the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football in 1996. Peoria Pirates
Simpson played for the Peoria Pirates from 2000 to 2002, winning ArenaCup III in 2002. He retired after the 2002 season.
Bloomington Edge
Simpson signed with the Bloomington Edge of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League in 2013 but retired before the start of the season.
Bloomington Extreme
Simpson was offensive line coach of the Bloomington Extreme of United Indoor Football in 2008.
Simpson has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers. Simpson was also a member of the London Monarchs, Peoria Pirates and Bloomington Edge.