Jeffery Bernard Simmons Jr is a professional American football defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL as of the 2024 season. The Tennessee Titans drafted Simmons with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. Simmons was placed on the reserve list following his torn ACL in 2019 and concluded his debut season with seven starts while recording two sacks and 32 tackles. In 2020, Simmons hauled three sacks, a forced fumble and 49 tackles. The following season, Simmons started all 17 games and finished the season with 8.5 sacks and 54 tackles. The Titans exercised the fifth-year option of Simmons’ contract in 2022. In April of 2023, Simons extended his contract with the Titans for four more years. During the 2023 season, prior to being placed on the injured reserve he recorded 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble and 44 tackles.
Simmons committed to Mississippi State University for collegiate football. Simmons started three games while playing in 12, and with that, he received the Freshman All-SEC honors his freshman season. During his sophomore season, he was chosen for the 2017 SEC football All-SEC team. Following his junior season, Simmons declared that he would enter the NFL draft for 2019. Prior to college, Simmons attended Noxubee County High School where he was considered the No. 01 player in the state of Mississippi, according to the Official Website of Mississippi State Athletics.
Jeffery Simmons’ Contract Breakdown
In April 2023, Simmons signed a four-year, $94,000,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, which included a signing bonus of $24,000,000, according to Spotrac.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 4 yr(s) / $94,000,000 | $23,500,000 | $24,000,000 | $47,830,000 | $59,330,000 | 2028 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2023 | 26 | $1,330,000 | $4,800,000 | $6,350,575 | $47,830,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | $16,500,000 | $4,800,000 | $21,652,932 | $41,700,000 |
| 2025 | 28 | $17,500,000 | $4,800,000 | $22,800,000 | $20,400,000 |
| 2026 | 29 | $20,173,000 | $4,800,000 | $25,473,000 | $9,600,000 |
| 2027 | 30 | $23,000,000 | $4,800,000 | $28,300,000 | $4,800,000 |
How much is Jeffery Simmons getting paid?
As of 2024, Simmons will earn a base salary of $16,500,000 while having a cap hit of $21,652,932 and a dead cap value of $41,700,000, according to Spotrac. He will be paid an average annual salary of $23,500,000.
How much does Jeffery Simmons make in a minute?
Simmons makes about $44.70 per minute per his contract with the Titans.
Jeffery Simmons’ Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Simmons’ career earnings as of November 2024 sum up to $55,170,214.
How much of Jeffery Simmons’ contract is guaranteed?
Regardless of how the season turns out, Simmons will receive $59,330,000 from the Titans, as that is the amount guaranteed by his contract.
What are the terms of Jeffery Simmons’ contract?
Simmons’ contract provides a Per Game Active Bonus of $29,411 from 2024 to 2027. He previously had a Per Game Active Bonus of $14,705 in 2023. His contract has an additional $11.5M of his 2025 salary fully guaranteed in March 2025.
Jeffery Simmons’ Contract History
Tennessee Titans (2019-2023)
Simmons signed a four-year, $12,663,754, rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans, which included a signing bonus of $12,663,754, a guaranteed amount of $12,663,754, and an average annual salary of $3,165,939.
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FAQ's On Jeffery Simmons
A. Jeffery Simmons plays as a defensive tackle.
A. Jeffery Simmons was drafted by the Tennessee Titans.
A. Jeffery Simmons was born on July 28, 1997.
A. Jeffery Simmons attended Mississippi State University.
