veteran Western Michigan DL with a proven run-stopping frame
Simpkins brings a big-bodied interior presence at 6-foot-2, 279 pounds and has the kind of compact, sturdy build that fits a disruptive defensive-line role. Western Michigan’s roster listing shows he last appeared in the 2015 season, when he played in 11 games and finished with 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit and 1 fumble recovery, with the TFL coming against Michigan State[1]. The main appeal is his experience, leverage and gap discipline more than flash—he looks like a player who can hold his ground, occupy blockers and do the dirty work that makes teammates shine[1][2].
