Torricelli Simpkins IIITorricelli Simpkins III is an American professional football guard for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He played college football for the North Carolina Central Eagles and South Carolina Gamecocks.Early lifeSimpkins attended Olympic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was chosen to participate in the 2019 Queen City Senior Bowl, an all-star football game that highlights high school talent in the region.College careerAfter graduating high school in 2020, Simpkins attended North Carolina Central University. He later transferred to the University of South Carolina for his final season. He got several awards, including the MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year and All-America honors at North Carolina Central, and Third-Team All-SEC honors at South Carolina in 2024.Professional careerAfter going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Simpkins signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.