Jason Simmons was drafted No. 137 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 121 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #137
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 121
- Career AV
- 1053rd at Arizona State
The pick
How Jason Simmons came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Career approximate value
- 1053rd among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 220% of career value
- Final season
- 20079 years after the draft
Around pick 137
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Simmons.
Vanderbilt
Washington
Iowa State
Arizona State in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Arizona State · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#37
Darren Woodson
DB · DAL · 1992
Arizona State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#78
David Fulcher
DB · CIN · 1986
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#33
Mike Richardson
DB · CHI · 1983
Arizona State
#41
Phillippi Sparks
DB · NYG · 1992
Arizona State
#20
Adam Archuleta
DB · LAR · 2001
Arizona State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Simmons in the 1998 NFL Draft
Jason Simmons is a Defensive back out of Arizona State selected No. 137 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Jason Simmons drafted?
Jason Simmons was selected No. 137 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/jason-simmons.
What college did Jason Simmons play for?
Jason Simmons played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Jason Simmons's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/jason-simmons.