Kendall Simmons

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Kendall Simmons

Kendall Simmons is a former professional American football player who played as a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on March 11, 1979, in Ripley, Mississippi. Simmons played college football at Auburn University before being drafted in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

During his NFL career, Simmons played primarily for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2002 to 2008. He was known for his strong blocking skills and was an integral part of the Steelers' offensive line during their Super Bowl XL victory in 2006.

In 2009, Simmons signed with the New England Patriots but was released later that year due to injury concerns. He briefly played for the Buffalo Bills in 2010 before retiring from professional football.

After retiring from the NFL, Simmons has been involved in various charitable activities, including supporting organizations that focus on diabetes awareness and research.

Early Life and College Career[edit | edit source]

Kendall Simmons was born on March 11, 1979, in Ripley, Mississippi. He attended Auburn University where he played college football for the Auburn Tigers football team.

Professional Career[edit | edit source]

Simmons was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played for the Steelers from 2002 to 2008, contributing to the team's success, including their Super Bowl XL victory in 2006.

In 2009, Simmons signed with the New England Patriots but was released later that year. He then joined the Buffalo Bills in 2010 before retiring from professional football.

Post-Football Career[edit | edit source]

After retiring from the NFL, Simmons has been actively involved in charitable endeavors, particularly supporting organizations focused on diabetes awareness and research.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Information about Kendall Simmons' personal life is not widely available.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD