Jasper Simmons (born August 20, 1989) is a

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. He played for the

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and the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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College career

Simmons attended Hutchinson Community College for two years before attending the

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in 2009 and 2010. As a senior, he was suspended indefinitely by Missouri.

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

Simmons signed with the

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of the

in 2011. He saw limited playing time in two seasons with the Argos; totaling only 6 defensive tackles, 4 special teams tackles and 2 interceptions.

Ottawa RedBlacks

In 2014, he signed with the

. That season, he led the RedBlacks in tackles with 80, and also had 2 interceptions for 61 yards.

Calgary Stampeders

On January 15, 2015, the Ottawa RedBlacks traded Jasper Simmons and WR

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to the Stampeders in exchange for WR

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. He was released by the Stampeders on August 18, 2015.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Simmon signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on August 19, 2015.

References

External links

Calgary Stampeders bio

Ottawa Redblacks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Simmons, Jasper 1989 births Living people Players of Canadian football from Pensacola, Florida Players of American football from Pensacola, Florida American football safeties Canadian football linebackers Hutchinson Blue Dragons football players Missouri Tigers football players Toronto Argonauts players Ottawa Redblacks players