Chris Simms was drafted No. 97 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Texas. 23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 23
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 888th at Texas
The pick
How Chris Simms came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 220 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 23
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 888th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20096 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Simms.
Virginia
USC
Oregon State
Kentucky
Texas in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Simms in the 2003 NFL Draft
Chris Simms is a Quarterback out of Texas selected No. 97 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Chris Simms drafted?
Chris Simms was selected No. 97 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/chris-simms.
What college did Chris Simms play for?
Chris Simms played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Chris Simms's NFL career turn out?
23 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/chris-simms.