Ed Simmons was drafted No. 164 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Eastern Washington. 142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 142
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 433rd at Eastern Washington
The pick
How Ed Simmons came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 142
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 433rd among Eastern Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 43100% of career value
- Final season
- 199710 years after the draft
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of Ed Simmons.
Penn State
Fresno State
Texas
Colorado College
Eastern Washington in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Eastern Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ed Simmons in the 1987 NFL Draft
Ed Simmons is a Offensive tackle out of Eastern Washington selected No. 164 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft. 142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Eastern Washington has produced 14 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Ed Simmons drafted?
Ed Simmons was selected No. 164 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/ed-simmons.
What college did Ed Simmons play for?
Ed Simmons played college football at Eastern Washington in the Big Sky. See every Eastern Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-washington-eagles.
How did Ed Simmons's NFL career turn out?
142 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/ed-simmons.