Clyde Simmons was drafted No. 233 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Western Carolina. 236 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #233
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 236
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 891st at Western Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Clyde Simmons came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
236 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value
- Games played
- 236
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 891st among Western Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6775% of career value
- Final season
- 200014 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 233
Who came off the board on either side of Clyde Simmons.
Colorado College
South Dakota
Troy
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Clyde Simmons in the 1986 NFL Draft
Clyde Simmons is a Defensive end out of Western Carolina selected No. 233 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft. 236 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value Western Carolina has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Clyde Simmons drafted?
Clyde Simmons was selected No. 233 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/clyde-simmons.
What college did Clyde Simmons play for?
Clyde Simmons played college football at Western Carolina in the Southern Conference. See every Western Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-carolina-catamounts.
How did Clyde Simmons's NFL career turn out?
236 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/clyde-simmons.