Andrew Maurice Simpkins (born April 29, 1983) is an American former professional

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. Simpkins played college football at Catawba College but followed Catawba head coach David Bennett to

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to finish his college career. He was one of Coastal Carolina's first-ever First-team All-Big South players.

Professional career

Green Bay Blizzard

He was signed in 2010 by the

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of the

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. Simpkins made a big impact on the team in the first year earning him the honors of the IFL 2010 Most Improved Player award.

Green Bay Packers

On August 10, 2010 the

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signed Simpkins as an

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. Simpkins was signed to the practice squad to start the 2010 season but on October 7, 2010, Simpkins was moved to the Green Bay Packers 53-man active roster. Simpkins was released from the Green Bay Packers on October 26, 2010, after appearing in two games.

St. Louis Rams

On December 7, 2010 Simpkins was signed to the

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practice squad. He was waived on August 3, 2011.

Nebraska Danger

Simpkins signed with the

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of the Indoor Football League for the 2013 season. He was released on June 5, 2013.

Personal life

After retiring from professional football, Simpkins started a tech consulting firm.

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External links

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers bioGreen Bay Packers bio

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, for

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Simpkins, Maurice Living people 1983 births Players of American football from South Carolina American football linebackers Catawba Indians football players Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football players Rock River Raptors players Green Bay Blizzard players Green Bay Packers players St. Louis Rams players Nebraska Danger players People from Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina