Sam Simmons was drafted No. 170 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 11 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #170
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 11
The pick
How Sam Simmons came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
11 regular-season games
- Games played
- 11
- Final season
- 20031 years after the draft
Around pick 170
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Simmons.
Virginia Union
Northern Iowa
Boise State
Michigan State
Northwestern in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Simmons in the 2002 NFL Draft
Sam Simmons is a Wide receiver out of Northwestern selected No. 170 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2002 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games Northwestern has produced 63 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 Sam Simmons drafted?
Sam Simmons was selected No. 170 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/sam-simmons.
What college did Sam Simmons play for?
Sam Simmons played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Sam Simmons's NFL career turn out?
11 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/sam-simmons.