Ryan Sims
Ryan O'Neal Sims is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Sims' professional career began in 2002 with the Kansas [City Chiefs], for whom he played through the end of the 2006 season. He was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks.
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
Sims played college football for the University of North Carolina and was the sixth overall pick in first round of the 2002 [NFL draft]. Sims was a college teammate of the Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers. He graduated from Dorman High School in Spartanburg, SC. Sims is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and was initiated into the Xi Gamma chapter while at UNC-Chapel Hill during the Spring 2000 semester.During his tenure with Kansas City, Sims played in a total of 74 games and notched 54 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 interception.
In 2006, Herm Edwards took over as coach of the Chiefs, and Sims saw his playing time reduced. He is remembered as one of the Chiefs of all time.