Ron Simpkins was drafted No. 167 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #167
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 91
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1483rd at Michigan
The pick
How Ron Simpkins came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 91
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1483rd among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1393% of career value
- Final season
- 19888 years after the draft
Around pick 167
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Simpkins.
Indiana State · 2× Pro Bowl
Tulane · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Baylor
Alabama
Michigan in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Simpkins in the 1980 NFL Draft
Ron Simpkins is a Linebacker out of Michigan selected No. 167 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft. 91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ron Simpkins drafted?
Ron Simpkins was selected No. 167 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ron-simpkins.
What college did Ron Simpkins play for?
Ron Simpkins played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Ron Simpkins's NFL career turn out?
91 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ron-simpkins.