Wayne Simmons was drafted No. 15 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3329th at Clemson
The pick
How Wayne Simmons came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3329th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2473% of career value
- Final season
- 19985 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Wayne Simmons.
Illinois College · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan
California
Notre Dame
Clemson in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#101
Johnny Rembert
LB · NE · 1983
Clemson · 2× Pro Bowl
#125
Ed McDaniel
LB · MIN · 1992
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#98
LeRoy Hill
LB · SEA · 2005
Clemson
#15
Anthony Simmons
LB · SEA · 1998
Clemson
#128
Jeff Davis
LB · TB · 1982
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wayne Simmons in the 1993 NFL Draft
Wayne Simmons is a Linebacker out of Clemson selected No. 15 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1993 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Wayne Simmons drafted?
Wayne Simmons was selected No. 15 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/wayne-simmons.
What college did Wayne Simmons play for?
Wayne Simmons played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Wayne Simmons's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/wayne-simmons.