John Simpson was drafted No. 277 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Baylor. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #277
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How John Simpson came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 1989 classAround pick 277
Who came off the board on either side of John Simpson.
Memphis
Auburn
New Hampshire
Stanford
Baylor in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named John Simpson
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Simpson in the 1989 NFL Draft
John Simpson is a Wide receiver out of Baylor selected No. 277 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Baylor has produced 109 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 John Simpson drafted?
John Simpson was selected No. 277 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/john-simpson.
What college did John Simpson play for?
John Simpson played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did John Simpson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/john-simpson.