Ron Simmons was drafted No. 160 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Florida State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #160
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Ron Simmons came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 160
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Simmons.
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Baylor
Arkansas
Florida State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Darnell Dockett
DT · ARI · 2004
Florida State · 3× Pro Bowl
#6
Corey Simon
DT · PHI · 2000
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
#200
Orpheus Roye
DT · PIT · 1996
Florida State
#14
Brodrick Bunkley
DT · PHI · 2006
Florida State
#75
Derrick Nnadi
DT · KC · 2018
Florida State
#39
Eddie Goldman
DT · CHI · 2015
Florida State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Simmons in the 1981 NFL Draft
Ron Simmons is a Defensive tackle out of Florida State selected No. 160 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Florida State has produced 227 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 Simmons drafted?
Ron Simmons was selected No. 160 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ron-simmons.
What college did Ron Simmons play for?
Ron Simmons played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Ron Simmons's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ron-simmons.