Ball-hawking South Carolina safety Ko Simpson brought NFL-level playmaking to the back end
Ko Simpson stood out at South Carolina as a high-impact safety with legitimate NFL upside, enough to become a 2006 fourth-round draft pick by Buffalo after starring for the Gamecocks. His value came from range, instincts, and a knack for making plays on the ball rather than just finishing tackles, which made him more than a box-score defender. For a team, he was the kind of defensive back who could raise the ceiling of the secondary with competitiveness and recognition skills, though his career arc suggests he was more a playmaker than a polished all-around cornerstone.
