David Sims (running back)

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David Sims
No. 35
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1955-10-26) October 26, 1955 (age 68)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Decatur (GA)
College:Georgia Tech
NFL draft:1977 / Round: 7 / Pick: 169
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:293
Rushing yards:1,174
Rushing TDs:19
Player stats at PFR

David Sims (born October 26, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played running back for three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks. He led the National Football League (NFL) in touchdowns in 1978 with 15, but suffered a career-ending injury early the next season. He played college football for Georgia Tech and was elected to the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1985.[1]

NFL career statistics[edit]

Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1977 SEA 14 1 99 369 3.7 17 5 12 176 14.7 82 3
1978 SEA 12 9 174 752 4.3 44 14 30 195 6.5 25 1
1979 SEA 3 3 20 53 2.7 8 0 4 28 7.0 13 0
29 13 293 1,174 4.0 44 19 46 399 8.7 82 4

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame". RamblinWreck.com. Georgia Tech Athletic Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2007.